YEARLY HIGH
341.6671 IQD
YEARLY LOW
279.6345 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
311.4781 IQD

2017 PLN to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PLN to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 341.6671. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 279.6345.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 62.0327 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 287.5379 to the December average rate of 335.5380, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.69% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 341.6671 was up 9.86% compared to the 2016 peak of 310.9988, 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 6,833,343 IQD
2016 Average 5,782,417 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 5,592,690 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,240,653.09 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

340.3380
282.7379
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to IQD 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 298.0416, compared to 324.9145 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 26.8728 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 298.0416
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 324.9145

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 17.1875 IQD (High: 316.2956 / Low: 299.1081). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 9.3096 IQD (High: 297.9262 / Low: 288.6165).

May Spread (Volatile) ±17.1875
February Spread (Stable) ±9.3096

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 4.9865 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.9865

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 335.5380) against the same month in 2016 (average: 279.5215), the exchange rate shifted by +56.0165 (+20.04%).

2017 Avg (December) 335.5380
2016 Avg (December) 279.5215

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 294.1295 279.6345 287.5379
February 297.9262 288.6165 291.7809
March 301.5998 287.3931 293.0829
April 303.4305 291.3721 296.2098
May 316.2956 299.1081 307.9516
June 317.7956 305.6702 311.6867
July 324.0014 311.9867 317.7466
August 330.3038 319.0228 323.4034
September 332.3646 317.0476 326.7893
October 326.8090 316.5973 321.8028
November 335.0423 318.2629 324.2069
December 341.6671 331.2989 335.5380