YEARLY HIGH
36.7820 JMD
YEARLY LOW
30.5616 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
34.0662 JMD

2017 PLN to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PLN to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 8, valuing the pair at 36.7820. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 30.5616.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.2204 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 31.3707 to the December average rate of 35.2698, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.43% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 36.7820 was up 9.77% compared to the 2016 peak of 33.5075, 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 735,639 JMD
2016 Average 634,804 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 611,231 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 124,407.80 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

36.7202
30.8843
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to JMD 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 32.7736, compared to 35.3589 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.5853 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 32.7736
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 35.3589

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 1.6410 JMD (High: 34.9437 / Low: 33.3027). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6743 JMD (High: 35.7193 / Low: 35.0451).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.6410
December Spread (Stable) ±0.6743

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 0.9397 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9397

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 36.2339) against the same month in 2016 (average: 33.0365), the exchange rate shifted by +3.1974 (+9.68%).

2017 Avg (September) 36.2339
2016 Avg (September) 33.0365

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 32.0743 30.5616 31.3707
February 32.3282 31.5266 31.7972
March 33.0003 31.4246 32.1113
April 33.4789 32.2297 32.6474
May 34.9437 33.3027 34.0873
June 35.1238 34.0251 34.6275
July 35.2669 34.5007 34.8873
August 36.2174 34.9825 35.3917
September 36.7820 35.2776 36.2339
October 35.8545 34.7731 35.2942
November 35.7240 34.5385 35.0764
December 35.7193 35.0451 35.2698