YEARLY HIGH
5.0452 MDL
YEARLY LOW
4.7163 MDL
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.8877 MDL

2017 PLN to MDL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PLN to MDL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 8, valuing the pair at 5.0452. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 26, dropping to 4.7163.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3290 MDL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.8854 to the December average rate of 4.8424, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.88% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 5.0452 was down 3.65% compared to the 2016 peak of 5.2364, 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 100,905 MDL
2016 Average 100,900 MDL
Yearly Trough Low 94,325 MDL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,579.72 MDL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

4.9658
4.7835
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to MDL 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 4.8909, compared to 4.8846 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0063 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.8909
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.8846

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was September, with a trading range of 0.2620 MDL (High: 5.0452 / Low: 4.7832). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1064 MDL (High: 4.9829 / Low: 4.8765).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.2620
February Spread (Stable) ±0.1064

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.1311 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1311

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 4.9298) against the same month in 2016 (average: 5.1183), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1885 (-3.68%).

2017 Avg (September) 4.9298
2016 Avg (September) 5.1183

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.9775 4.7335 4.8854
February 4.9829 4.8765 4.9248
March 4.9832 4.8440 4.9098
April 4.9909 4.8068 4.8852
May 4.9727 4.7818 4.8833
June 4.9060 4.7982 4.8567
July 5.0036 4.8526 4.9301
August 5.0142 4.8927 4.9506
September 5.0452 4.7832 4.9298
October 4.8461 4.7163 4.7987
November 4.9720 4.7573 4.8557
December 4.9080 4.7761 4.8424