YEARLY HIGH
16.8995 RUB
YEARLY LOW
14.0176 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
15.4840 RUB

2017 PLN to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PLN to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 3, valuing the pair at 16.8995. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 17, dropping to 14.0176.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.8819 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.5802 to the December average rate of 16.5087, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.23% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 16.8995 was down 17.00% compared to the 2016 peak of 20.3615, 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 337,991 RUB
2016 Average 339,913 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 280,352 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 57,638.26 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

16.7294
14.0814
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to RUB 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 14.7082, compared to 16.2598 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.5516 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.7082
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16.2598

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 1.0114 RUB (High: 15.0434 / Low: 14.0319). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3350 RUB (High: 16.6231 / Low: 16.2881).

February Spread (Volatile) ±1.0114
December Spread (Stable) ±0.3350

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.3786 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3786

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 16.4595) against the same month in 2016 (average: 16.8973), the exchange rate shifted by -0.4378 (-2.59%).

2017 Avg (August) 16.4595
2016 Avg (August) 16.8973

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 15.0405 14.4080 14.5802
February 15.0434 14.0319 14.4313
March 14.5731 14.1633 14.4289
April 14.7453 14.0176 14.3020
May 15.2666 14.6814 15.0398
June 16.0359 15.0816 15.4672
July 16.6105 15.8601 16.2249
August 16.8995 16.1947 16.4595
September 16.2795 15.7612 16.0809
October 16.0906 15.7145 15.9092
November 16.7461 15.9695 16.3754
December 16.6231 16.2881 16.5087