YEARLY HIGH
1.0085 ILS
YEARLY LOW
0.8951 ILS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9542 ILS

2017 PLN to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PLN to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 6, valuing the pair at 1.0085. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 28, dropping to 0.8951.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1134 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9292 to the December average rate of 0.9867, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.18% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.0085 was down 1.08% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.0195, 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 20,169 ILS
2016 Average 19,480 ILS
Yearly Trough Low 17,902 ILS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,267.26 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.0062
0.9029
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to ILS 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 0.9284, compared to 0.9800 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0517 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9284
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9800

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.0531 ILS (High: 0.9904 / Low: 0.9373). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0189 ILS (High: 0.9990 / Low: 0.9801).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0531
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0189

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0175 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0175

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 0.9976) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.9887), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0089 (+0.90%).

2017 Avg (August) 0.9976
2016 Avg (August) 0.9887

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9419 0.9128 0.9292
February 0.9438 0.8951 0.9196
March 0.9255 0.9009 0.9115
April 0.9413 0.9131 0.9225
May 0.9632 0.9274 0.9455
June 0.9565 0.9284 0.9418
July 0.9904 0.9373 0.9661
August 1.0085 0.9841 0.9976
September 1.0051 0.9624 0.9851
October 0.9782 0.9572 0.9675
November 0.9951 0.9602 0.9773
December 0.9990 0.9801 0.9867