YEARLY HIGH
388.2157 MMK
YEARLY LOW
321.4803 MMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
361.4694 MMK

2017 PLN to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PLN to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 388.2157. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 321.4803.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 66.7354 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 330.4656 to the December average rate of 382.8920, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.86% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 388.2157 was up 16.47% compared to the 2016 peak of 333.3199, 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 7,764,314 MMK
2016 Average 6,264,662 MMK
Yearly Trough Low 6,429,606 MMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,334,708.24 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

388.1347
325.2230
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to MMK 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 345.9336, compared to 377.0052 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 31.0716 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 345.9336
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 377.0052

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 20.4127 MMK (High: 368.6847 / Low: 348.2720). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.9034 MMK (High: 342.2237 / Low: 334.3202).

May Spread (Volatile) ±20.4127
February Spread (Stable) ±7.9034

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 4.4765 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.4765

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 382.8920) against the same month in 2016 (average: 320.7847), the exchange rate shifted by +62.1073 (+19.36%).

2017 Avg (December) 382.8920
2016 Avg (December) 320.7847

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 337.9634 321.4803 330.4656
February 342.2237 334.3202 338.0002
March 350.2876 332.5545 340.9129
April 353.1927 339.0523 343.9105
May 368.6847 348.2720 358.9968
June 369.5409 357.0099 363.3158
July 376.6963 364.3010 370.9319
August 382.7639 372.9104 376.8036
September 385.2972 370.3553 379.7288
October 382.7361 368.7414 375.2523
November 387.4234 369.6450 376.4224
December 388.2157 378.7443 382.8920