YEARLY HIGH
2387.8711 LAK
YEARLY LOW
1920.6409 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
2183.3663 LAK

2017 PLN to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PLN to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 2387.8711. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 1920.6409.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 467.2302 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1976.9215 to the December average rate of 2345.7462, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.66% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2387.8711 was up 9.55% compared to the 2016 peak of 2179.6903, 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 47,757,423 LAK
2016 Average 41,210,911 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 38,412,818 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,344,604.31 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2382.6287
1940.0391
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to LAK 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 2067.2262, compared to 2299.5063 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 232.2801 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2067.2262
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2299.5063

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 145.0395 LAK (High: 2205.0865 / Low: 2060.0470). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 68.9012 LAK (High: 2336.9022 / Low: 2268.0010).

May Spread (Volatile) ±145.0395
August Spread (Stable) ±68.9012

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 25.9444 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -25.9444

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 2345.7462) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1939.0643), the exchange rate shifted by +406.6819 (+20.97%).

2017 Avg (December) 2345.7462
2016 Avg (December) 1939.0643

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2025.6758 1920.6409 1976.9215
February 2045.5181 1966.2374 2008.0491
March 2093.9439 1960.6737 2026.9249
April 2122.0270 2013.9369 2058.2679
May 2205.0865 2060.0470 2143.4452
June 2224.0181 2143.4609 2189.7487
July 2280.6409 2207.5077 2240.5867
August 2336.9022 2268.0010 2293.6679
September 2356.6435 2253.4180 2316.0509
October 2325.5759 2253.8166 2290.1065
November 2360.4952 2272.2700 2310.8797
December 2387.8711 2318.7649 2345.7462