YEARLY HIGH
0.0866 KWD
YEARLY LOW
0.0726 KWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0805 KWD

2017 PLN to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PLN to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 0.0866. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.0726.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0140 KWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0744 to the December average rate of 0.0851, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0866 was up 6.90% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0810, 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 1,731 KWD
2016 Average 1,534 KWD
Yearly Trough Low 1,451 KWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 279.95 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0862
0.0733
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to KWD 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 0.0773, compared to 0.0838 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0064 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0773
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0838

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0036 KWD (High: 0.0762 / Low: 0.0726). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0019 KWD (High: 0.0765 / Low: 0.0746).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0036
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0019

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 0.0008 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.0851) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0726), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0125 (+17.22%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.0851
2016 Avg (December) 0.0726

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0762 0.0726 0.0744
February 0.0765 0.0746 0.0754
March 0.0778 0.0747 0.0761
April 0.0788 0.0760 0.0770
May 0.0817 0.0782 0.0801
June 0.0819 0.0795 0.0809
July 0.0839 0.0812 0.0824
August 0.0849 0.0826 0.0837
September 0.0853 0.0821 0.0841
October 0.0846 0.0822 0.0833
November 0.0856 0.0826 0.0840
December 0.0866 0.0842 0.0851