YEARLY HIGH
74.8812 HUF
YEARLY LOW
70.0173 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
72.6665 HUF

2017 PLN to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PLN to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 11, valuing the pair at 74.8812. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 14, dropping to 70.0173.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.8639 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 70.7577 to the December average rate of 74.4970, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.28% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 74.8812 was up 1.27% compared to the 2016 peak of 73.9454, 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 1,497,624 HUF
2016 Average 1,427,584 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 1,400,347 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 97,277.22 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

74.8709
70.3838
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to HUF 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 72.5248, compared to 72.8083 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2835 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 72.5248
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 72.8083

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 1.8121 HUF (High: 71.8294 / Low: 70.0173). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7770 HUF (High: 72.6355 / Low: 71.8584).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.8121
September Spread (Stable) ±0.7770

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 1.0206 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0206

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 74.4970) against the same month in 2016 (average: 70.3710), the exchange rate shifted by +4.1260 (+5.86%).

2017 Avg (December) 74.4970
2016 Avg (December) 70.3710

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 71.8294 70.0173 70.7577
February 72.1607 71.0422 71.6085
March 73.3439 71.7641 72.2828
April 74.1689 72.8433 73.5542
May 74.2603 73.3792 73.7172
June 73.5857 72.7030 73.2283
July 73.0133 71.5145 72.3578
August 72.0394 70.6720 71.3373
September 72.6355 71.8584 72.2227
October 73.4506 72.2362 72.6815
November 74.4577 73.2278 73.7534
December 74.8812 74.0201 74.4970