YEARLY HIGH
5.6481 MXN
YEARLY LOW
4.6362 MXN
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.0137 MXN

2017 PLN to MXN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PLN to MXN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 5.6481. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 16, dropping to 4.6362.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0118 MXN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.1981 to the December average rate of 5.4200, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.27% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 5.6481 was up 8.67% compared to the 2016 peak of 5.1973, 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 112,961 MXN
2016 Average 94,729 MXN
Yearly Trough Low 92,725 MXN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 20,236.54 MXN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

5.4882
4.6695
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to MXN 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 4.9228, compared to 5.1045 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1817 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.9228
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.1045

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.4279 MXN (High: 5.3456 / Low: 4.9176). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1164 MXN (High: 5.0380 / Low: 4.9217).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.4279
September Spread (Stable) ±0.1164

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.2023 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2023

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 5.4200) against the same month in 2016 (average: 4.8786), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5414 (+11.10%).

2017 Avg (December) 5.4200
2016 Avg (December) 4.8786

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.3456 4.9176 5.1981
February 5.1809 4.8431 5.0081
March 4.8913 4.7136 4.8058
April 4.9477 4.6362 4.7377
May 5.0371 4.8373 4.9432
June 5.0481 4.7513 4.8438
July 4.9484 4.7796 4.8526
August 5.0411 4.8596 4.9316
September 5.0380 4.9217 4.9743
October 5.3276 4.9589 5.1910
November 5.3423 5.2193 5.2578
December 5.6481 5.2496 5.4200