YEARLY HIGH
2.2435 HKD
YEARLY LOW
1.8392 HKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.0696 HKD

2017 PLN to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PLN to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 2.2435. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 1.8392.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4043 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8890 to the December average rate of 2.2023, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.59% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.2435 was up 7.79% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.0813, 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 44,870 HKD
2016 Average 39,397 HKD
Yearly Trough Low 36,783 HKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,086.60 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.2336
1.8576
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to HKD 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 1.9733, compared to 2.1659 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1926 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9733
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1659

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0994 HKD (High: 1.9385 / Low: 1.8392). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0467 HKD (High: 1.9447 / Low: 1.8980).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0994
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0467

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 0.0293 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0293

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 2.2023) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.8439), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3584 (+19.44%).

2017 Avg (December) 2.2023
2016 Avg (December) 1.8439

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.9385 1.8392 1.8890
February 1.9447 1.8980 1.9164
March 1.9862 1.8977 1.9374
April 2.0143 1.9407 1.9657
May 2.0951 2.0017 2.0509
June 2.1081 2.0452 2.0803
July 2.1708 2.0901 2.1262
August 2.2017 2.1408 2.1672
September 2.2170 2.1218 2.1802
October 2.1831 2.1242 2.1509
November 2.2132 2.1333 2.1686
December 2.2435 2.1769 2.2023