YEARLY HIGH
3892.8709 IDR
YEARLY LOW
3197.2832 IDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
3553.2536 IDR

2017 PLN to IDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PLN to IDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 3892.8709. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 3197.2832.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 695.5877 IDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3255.1921 to the December average rate of 3819.9491, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.35% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 3892.8709 was up 9.90% compared to the 2016 peak of 3542.3353, 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 77,857,418 IDR
2016 Average 67,505,107 IDR
Yearly Trough Low 63,945,663 IDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,911,754.20 IDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

3876.4248
3198.7163
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to IDR 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 3383.1126, compared to 3723.3946 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 340.2819 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3383.1126
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3723.3946

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 151.7536 IDR (High: 3582.2381 / Low: 3430.4845). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 87.2019 IDR (High: 3348.1183 / Low: 3260.9164).

May Spread (Volatile) ±151.7536
February Spread (Stable) ±87.2019

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 11 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.

Longest Streak 11 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 3819.9491) against the same month in 2016 (average: 3187.7935), the exchange rate shifted by +632.1556 (+19.83%).

2017 Avg (December) 3819.9491
2016 Avg (December) 3187.7935

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3336.3026 3197.2832 3255.1921
February 3348.1183 3260.9164 3293.2205
March 3403.0375 3266.1609 3329.1790
April 3441.0799 3315.8319 3364.2836
May 3582.2381 3430.4845 3507.9795
June 3598.5145 3484.9982 3548.8212
July 3698.4285 3570.6050 3631.7256
August 3751.9901 3655.7361 3697.0905
September 3769.3790 3645.3213 3711.6983
October 3781.5035 3664.4295 3725.2483
November 3827.0455 3691.4032 3754.6556
December 3892.8709 3779.0535 3819.9491