YEARLY HIGH
321.2022 KRW
YEARLY LOW
276.7143 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
299.9710 KRW

2017 PLN to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PLN to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 10, valuing the pair at 321.2022. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 276.7143.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 44.4879 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 287.7969 to the December average rate of 305.3260, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.09% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 321.2022 was up 2.33% compared to the 2016 peak of 313.8799, 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 6,424,045 KRW
2016 Average 5,888,387 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 5,534,286 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 889,758.95 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

319.5690
278.6091
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to KRW 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 289.5544, compared to 310.3876 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 20.8332 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 289.5544
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 310.3876

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 12.1604 KRW (High: 301.1751 / Low: 289.0146). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.9240 KRW (High: 306.4394 / Low: 303.5154).

May Spread (Volatile) ±12.1604
December Spread (Stable) ±2.9240

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 5.9698 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.9698

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 316.1557) against the same month in 2016 (average: 287.8239), the exchange rate shifted by +28.3318 (+9.84%).

2017 Avg (September) 316.1557
2016 Avg (September) 287.8239

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 291.0073 284.6577 287.7969
February 288.3714 276.7143 282.0224
March 284.7919 280.6046 282.8656
April 293.3075 281.4477 286.6421
May 301.1751 289.0146 296.4179
June 309.4162 297.9828 301.5813
July 311.8525 304.3389 308.6168
August 316.6003 310.5708 313.5192
September 321.2022 311.5348 316.1557
October 315.9316 307.4876 312.3388
November 309.9523 303.8924 306.3690
December 306.4394 303.5154 305.3260