YEARLY HIGH
103.1088 NGN
YEARLY LOW
73.3542 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
88.8310 NGN

2017 PLN to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PLN to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 103.1088. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 73.3542.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 29.7546 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 76.2497 to the December average rate of 101.4164, the exchange rate registered a net change of 33.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 103.1088 was up 12.82% compared to the 2016 peak of 91.3893, 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 2,062,176 NGN
2016 Average 1,305,647 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 1,467,084 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 595,092.01 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

103.9331
73.7330
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to NGN 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 80.0794, compared to 97.5827 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 17.5033 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 80.0794
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 97.5827

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 14.8157 NGN (High: 102.3598 / Low: 87.5440). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.5148 NGN (High: 103.1088 / Low: 100.5939).

August Spread (Volatile) ±14.8157
December Spread (Stable) ±2.5148

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 1.0834 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0834

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 101.4164) against the same month in 2016 (average: 74.8294), the exchange rate shifted by +26.5870 (+35.53%).

2017 Avg (December) 101.4164
2016 Avg (December) 74.8294

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 78.0715 73.3542 76.2497
February 79.0345 76.4945 77.8558
March 80.5865 76.3271 78.3015
April 81.6944 77.1799 79.6558
May 87.4228 81.1132 83.4956
June 94.1965 83.0630 84.9179
July 96.0359 83.5051 86.2086
August 102.3598 87.5440 98.9159
September 102.5681 97.1249 100.0779
October 100.6402 97.5399 98.9945
November 102.1074 97.5302 99.8830
December 103.1088 100.5939 101.4164