YEARLY HIGH
44.0171 LKR
YEARLY LOW
35.5309 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
40.4991 LKR

2017 PLN to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PLN to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 44.0171. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 35.5309.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.4862 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 36.5189 to the December average rate of 43.1801, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.24% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 44.0171 was up 11.61% compared to the 2016 peak of 39.4397, 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 880,342 LKR
2016 Average 741,696 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 710,617 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 169,724.76 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

43.8462
35.8528
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to LKR 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 38.5019, compared to 42.4963 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.9944 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 38.5019
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 42.4963

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 1.9228 LKR (High: 37.4537 / Low: 35.5309). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7720 LKR (High: 37.6572 / Low: 36.8853).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.9228
February Spread (Stable) ±0.7720

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 0.3940 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3940

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 43.1801) against the same month in 2016 (average: 35.4495), the exchange rate shifted by +7.7305 (+21.81%).

2017 Avg (December) 43.1801
2016 Avg (December) 35.4495

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 37.4537 35.5309 36.5189
February 37.6572 36.8853 37.2947
March 38.8319 36.9998 37.8122
April 39.4418 37.9095 38.4740
May 41.0887 39.2661 40.1361
June 41.4011 40.1638 40.7755
July 42.4038 41.1155 41.7537
August 42.9867 41.9507 42.3552
September 43.4907 41.5865 42.7104
October 42.9147 41.6252 42.3164
November 43.5654 41.8761 42.6620
December 44.0171 42.6663 43.1801