YEARLY HIGH
6.7800 HNL
YEARLY LOW
5.5044 HNL
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.2328 HNL

2017 PLN to HNL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PLN to HNL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 6.7800. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 5.5044.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2756 HNL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.6865 to the December average rate of 6.6629, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.17% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 6.7800 was up 11.77% compared to the 2016 peak of 6.0660, 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 135,601 HNL
2016 Average 115,520 HNL
Yearly Trough Low 110,089 HNL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 25,512.25 HNL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

6.7606
5.5888
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to HNL 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 5.9528, compared to 6.5128 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5600 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.9528
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.5128

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.3690 HNL (High: 5.8734 / Low: 5.5044). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1482 HNL (High: 5.9082 / Low: 5.7600).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.3690
February Spread (Stable) ±0.1482

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 0.0627 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0627

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 6.6629) against the same month in 2016 (average: 5.5437), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1193 (+20.19%).

2017 Avg (December) 6.6629
2016 Avg (December) 5.5437

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.8734 5.5044 5.6865
February 5.9082 5.7600 5.8153
March 6.0108 5.7517 5.8611
April 6.0682 5.8414 5.9275
May 6.3128 6.0340 6.1767
June 6.3085 6.1593 6.2494
July 6.4656 6.2477 6.3715
August 6.5802 6.3974 6.4682
September 6.6529 6.3546 6.5384
October 6.5912 6.3552 6.4757
November 6.7108 6.4455 6.5599
December 6.7800 6.6059 6.6629