YEARLY HIGH
30.0927 ISK
YEARLY LOW
26.2124 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
28.2835 ISK

2017 PLN to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PLN to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 22, valuing the pair at 30.0927. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 28, dropping to 26.2124.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.8803 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 27.8268 to the December average rate of 29.5416, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.16% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 30.0927 was down 9.33% compared to the 2016 peak of 33.1904, 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 601,854 ISK
2016 Average 613,058 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 524,249 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 77,605.46 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

29.9500
26.6377
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to ISK 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 27.4123, compared to 29.1546 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.7423 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 27.4123
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 29.1546

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 2.5874 ISK (High: 28.7999 / Low: 26.2124). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7258 ISK (High: 29.2886 / Low: 28.5628).

February Spread (Volatile) ±2.5874
November Spread (Stable) ±0.7258

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.8353 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8353

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 29.6740) against the same month in 2016 (average: 29.7761), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1021 (-0.34%).

2017 Avg (September) 29.6740
2016 Avg (September) 29.7761

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 28.7527 26.8486 27.8268
February 28.7999 26.2124 27.5273
March 28.6831 26.2279 27.2514
April 28.6596 27.3764 27.8950
May 27.5795 26.6154 27.0597
June 27.8397 26.2745 26.9137
July 29.2133 27.3906 28.3887
August 30.0291 28.9227 29.3298
September 30.0927 28.8534 29.6740
October 29.3945 28.6465 29.0668
November 29.2886 28.5628 28.9270
December 29.9989 29.1319 29.5416