YEARLY HIGH
18.7630 HTG
YEARLY LOW
15.8956 HTG
YEARLY AVERAGE
17.2389 HTG

2017 PLN to HTG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PLN to HTG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 29, valuing the pair at 18.7630. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 15.8956.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.8674 HTG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.2706 to the December average rate of 18.0041, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.65% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 18.7630 was up 9.68% compared to the 2016 peak of 17.1070, 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 375,260 HTG
2016 Average 319,767 HTG
Yearly Trough Low 317,913 HTG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 57,347.67 HTG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

18.2862
16.0873
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to HTG 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 16.9471, compared to 17.5307 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5836 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 16.9471
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 17.5307

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 2.2299 HTG (High: 18.4742 / Low: 16.2443). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5468 HTG (High: 18.3232 / Low: 17.7764).

June Spread (Volatile) ±2.2299
December Spread (Stable) ±0.5468

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 1.3079 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.3079

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 17.6112) against the same month in 2016 (average: 16.6929), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9183 (+5.50%).

2017 Avg (August) 17.6112
2016 Avg (August) 16.6929

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 16.8372 15.8956 16.2706
February 16.9425 16.3294 16.5254
March 17.6250 16.2182 16.6803
April 17.8976 17.0548 17.3084
May 18.4235 17.7256 18.1030
June 18.4742 16.2443 16.7951
July 17.2448 16.6152 16.9238
August 18.7630 16.7870 17.6112
September 17.9375 17.1454 17.6276
October 17.7953 17.0809 17.4255
November 18.0509 17.2614 17.5920
December 18.3232 17.7764 18.0041