YEARLY HIGH
32.3507 JPY
YEARLY LOW
27.1328 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
29.7706 JPY

2017 PLN to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PLN to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 32.3507. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 16, dropping to 27.1328.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.2179 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 28.0081 to the December average rate of 31.8353, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.66% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 32.3507 was up 5.59% compared to the 2016 peak of 30.6386, 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 647,015 JPY
2016 Average 551,599 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 542,656 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 104,358.42 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

32.2336
27.4534
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to JPY 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 28.5121, compared to 31.0292 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.5171 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 28.5121
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 31.0292

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 1.6213 JPY (High: 28.7541 / Low: 27.1328). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4133 JPY (High: 28.3701 / Low: 27.9567).

April Spread (Volatile) ±1.6213
March Spread (Stable) ±0.4133

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.3315 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3315

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 31.8353) against the same month in 2016 (average: 27.5811), the exchange rate shifted by +4.2542 (+15.42%).

2017 Avg (December) 31.8353
2016 Avg (December) 27.5811

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 28.4061 27.6623 28.0081
February 28.3355 27.4354 27.9031
March 28.3701 27.9567 28.1833
April 28.7541 27.1328 27.8518
May 30.0051 28.8777 29.5429
June 30.3505 29.1963 29.5832
July 30.8697 30.2877 30.5672
August 30.8877 29.9870 30.4172
September 31.4093 30.5777 30.8918
October 31.6757 30.6429 31.1211
November 31.8648 31.0571 31.3425
December 32.3507 31.3305 31.8353