YEARLY HIGH
19.9437 KGS
YEARLY LOW
15.3856 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
18.2594 KGS

2017 PLN to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PLN to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 19.9437. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 18, dropping to 15.3856.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.5581 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.8888 to the December average rate of 19.6249, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.20% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 19.9437 was up 3.24% compared to the 2016 peak of 19.3184, 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 398,874 KGS
2016 Average 354,866 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 307,713 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 91,161.41 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

19.8985
16.6152
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to KGS 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 17.4269, compared to 19.0920 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.6651 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.4269
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 19.0920

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 3.9406 KGS (High: 19.3263 / Low: 15.3856). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4423 KGS (High: 17.4150 / Low: 16.9727).

August Spread (Volatile) ±3.9406
April Spread (Stable) ±0.4423

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.2458 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2458

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 19.6249) against the same month in 2016 (average: 16.4593), the exchange rate shifted by +3.1656 (+19.23%).

2017 Avg (December) 19.6249
2016 Avg (December) 16.4593

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 17.2687 16.4081 16.8888
February 17.4045 16.9004 17.1025
March 17.5972 16.9146 17.2387
April 17.4150 16.9727 17.2010
May 18.2974 17.3885 17.8556
June 18.6624 17.9593 18.2746
July 19.0765 18.5414 18.8316
August 19.3263 15.3856 18.8533
September 19.4428 18.5916 19.1242
October 19.1932 18.6202 18.8783
November 19.7589 18.8218 19.2395
December 19.9437 19.4391 19.6249