2017 PLN to LSL Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 PLN to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the PLN to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 15, valuing the pair at 4.0153. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 25, dropping to 3.1603.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8550 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.2967 to the December average rate of 3.7054, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.40% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 4.0153 was down 3.52% compared to the 2016 peak of 4.1618, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 PLN based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
PLN to LSL Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 3.3516, compared to 3.7180 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3664 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.3621 LSL (High: 3.8856 / Low: 3.5235). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0980 LSL (High: 3.3538 / Low: 3.2558).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween June and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.2142 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 3.9196) against the same month in 2016 (average: 3.4324), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4873 (+14.20%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3.3538 | 3.2558 | 3.2967 |
| February | 3.3606 | 3.1687 | 3.2635 |
| March | 3.3779 | 3.1603 | 3.2196 |
| April | 3.4897 | 3.3020 | 3.4052 |
| May | 3.5390 | 3.4358 | 3.4881 |
| June | 3.5209 | 3.3868 | 3.4367 |
| July | 3.6491 | 3.5208 | 3.5717 |
| August | 3.7408 | 3.6222 | 3.6680 |
| September | 3.7241 | 3.6084 | 3.6690 |
| October | 3.8819 | 3.7042 | 3.7742 |
| November | 4.0153 | 3.8486 | 3.9196 |
| December | 3.8856 | 3.5235 | 3.7054 |