YEARLY HIGH
36.0363 LRD
YEARLY LOW
21.6309 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
27.8679 LRD

2017 PLN to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PLN to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 36.0363. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 21.6309.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 14.4053 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 22.8079 to the December average rate of 35.3759, the exchange rate registered a net change of 55.10% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 36.0363 was up 43.95% compared to the 2016 peak of 25.0333, 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 720,726 LRD
2016 Average 453,342 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 432,619 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 288,106.95 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

36.6327
21.5511
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to LRD 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 23.8657, compared to 31.8700 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 8.0043 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 23.8657
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 31.8700

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 7.4075 LRD (High: 32.3841 / Low: 24.9766). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4961 LRD (High: 23.5615 / Low: 23.0654).

August Spread (Volatile) ±7.4075
February Spread (Stable) ±0.4961

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 0.0035 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0035

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 35.3759) against the same month in 2016 (average: 21.8534), the exchange rate shifted by +13.5225 (+61.88%).

2017 Avg (December) 35.3759
2016 Avg (December) 21.8534

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 23.6122 21.6309 22.8079
February 23.5615 23.0654 23.2691
March 24.2931 22.8711 23.4441
April 24.4632 23.4741 23.8229
May 25.4100 24.0059 24.7934
June 25.4864 24.5926 25.0567
July 25.9327 24.5701 25.2485
August 32.3841 24.9766 31.1323
September 33.2023 31.9264 32.6162
October 33.1084 32.0303 32.6127
November 35.5263 32.6766 34.2344
December 36.0363 34.9769 35.3759