YEARLY HIGH
1.0913 QAR
YEARLY LOW
0.8632 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9769 QAR

2017 PLN to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PLN to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 25, valuing the pair at 1.0913. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.8632.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2281 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8867 to the December average rate of 1.0341, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.62% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.0913 was up 11.66% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.9773, 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 21,826 QAR
2016 Average 18,481 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 17,263 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,562.16 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.0746
0.8696
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to QAR 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 0.9258, compared to 1.0279 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1021 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9258
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0279

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0763 QAR (High: 1.0913 / Low: 1.0150). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0222 QAR (High: 0.9127 / Low: 0.8905).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0763
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0222

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0235 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0235

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 1.0575) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.8945), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1631 (+18.23%).

2017 Avg (November) 1.0575
2016 Avg (November) 0.8945

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9098 0.8632 0.8867
February 0.9127 0.8905 0.8993
March 0.9311 0.8902 0.9085
April 0.9426 0.9091 0.9207
May 0.9794 0.9361 0.9589
June 1.0102 0.9636 0.9809
July 1.0172 0.9743 0.9985
August 1.0369 0.9963 1.0139
September 1.0506 1.0094 1.0329
October 1.0579 0.9923 1.0307
November 1.0913 1.0150 1.0575
December 1.0473 1.0147 1.0341