YEARLY HIGH
258.4276 KPW
YEARLY LOW
213.3250 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
239.0028 KPW

2017 PLN to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PLN to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 258.4276. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 213.3250.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 45.1026 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 219.1775 to the December average rate of 253.7039, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.75% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 258.4276 was up 6.97% compared to the 2016 peak of 241.5835, 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 5,168,552 KPW
2016 Average 4,567,913 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 4,266,500 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 902,052.32 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

257.1565
215.7248
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to KPW 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 228.4541, compared to 249.5516 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 21.0975 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 228.4541
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 249.5516

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 11.5370 KPW (High: 224.8620 / Low: 213.3250). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.4590 KPW (High: 225.5808 / Low: 220.1218).

January Spread (Volatile) ±11.5370
February Spread (Stable) ±5.4590

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 3.0845 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.0845

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 253.7039) against the same month in 2016 (average: 213.8918), the exchange rate shifted by +39.8121 (+18.61%).

2017 Avg (December) 253.7039
2016 Avg (December) 213.8918

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 224.8620 213.3250 219.1775
February 225.5808 220.1218 222.2878
March 230.1583 220.0479 224.5566
April 232.9659 224.7387 227.5823
May 242.0697 231.3613 237.0274
June 242.9847 236.0285 240.0929
July 250.1116 240.8558 245.0529
August 253.2465 246.2542 249.3817
September 255.3704 244.5307 251.1014
October 251.8811 244.9180 248.0169
November 255.1057 246.0247 250.0526
December 258.4276 250.8830 253.7039