YEARLY HIGH
2588.5402 GNF
YEARLY LOW
2230.2314 GNF
YEARLY AVERAGE
2421.1757 GNF

2017 PLN to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PLN to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 2588.5402. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 2230.2314.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 358.3087 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2280.8781 to the December average rate of 2542.1856, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.46% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2588.5402 was up 8.57% compared to the 2016 peak of 2384.2874, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 PLN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 51,770,803 GNF
2016 Average 42,426,811 GNF
Yearly Trough Low 44,604,629 GNF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,166,174.50 GNF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2568.3164
2254.7473
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to GNF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 2350.2796, compared to 2492.0717 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 141.7921 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2350.2796
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2492.0717

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 126.6424 GNF (High: 2396.7690 / Low: 2270.1266). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 74.5198 GNF (High: 2498.1420 / Low: 2423.6222).

March Spread (Volatile) ±126.6424
July Spread (Stable) ±74.5198

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 27.0356 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -27.0356

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 2542.1856) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2205.2781), the exchange rate shifted by +336.9075 (+15.28%).

2017 Avg (December) 2542.1856
2016 Avg (December) 2205.2781

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2340.1353 2230.2314 2280.8781
February 2350.9713 2263.3182 2315.6409
March 2396.7690 2270.1266 2327.4178
April 2407.7357 2287.9768 2344.5039
May 2460.1087 2353.5109 2413.8413
June 2459.7094 2363.6101 2419.3958
July 2498.1420 2423.6222 2452.6006
August 2524.0232 2434.0573 2475.2553
September 2549.0510 2434.5745 2502.1288
October 2520.1540 2437.3582 2475.0932
November 2552.9949 2462.8049 2505.1668
December 2588.5402 2511.0551 2542.1856