YEARLY HIGH
118.3482 KMF
YEARLY LOW
106.2588 KMF
YEARLY AVERAGE
115.6759 KMF

2017 PLN to KMF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PLN to KMF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 31, valuing the pair at 118.3482. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 18, dropping to 106.2588.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.0894 KMF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 112.6876 to the December average rate of 117.2495, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 118.3482 was up 1.16% compared to the 2016 peak of 116.9856, 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 2,366,963 KMF
2016 Average 2,250,557 KMF
Yearly Trough Low 2,125,176 KMF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 241,787.41 KMF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

117.7224
112.2299
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to KMF 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 115.3955, compared to 115.9564 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5608 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 115.3955
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 115.9564

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 10.4065 KMF (High: 116.6653 / Low: 106.2588). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9715 KMF (High: 114.6278 / Low: 113.6562).

August Spread (Volatile) ±10.4065
February Spread (Stable) ±0.9715

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 1.4289 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.4289

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2017: 117.2647) against the same month in 2016 (average: 111.1336), the exchange rate shifted by +6.1311 (+5.52%).

2017 Avg (May) 117.2647
2016 Avg (May) 111.1336

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 113.9622 110.4067 112.6876
February 114.6278 113.6562 114.2189
March 116.5186 113.5092 114.8938
April 117.6170 115.1977 116.3079
May 118.3482 116.1826 117.2647
June 118.2939 115.8001 117.0005
July 117.1406 115.1458 116.3082
August 116.6653 106.2588 114.8793
September 116.5177 113.8615 115.3387
October 116.8166 113.6071 115.3750
November 118.1139 115.7794 116.5874
December 118.1588 116.3663 117.2495