YEARLY HIGH
2.2510 SBD
YEARLY LOW
1.8824 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.0741 SBD

2017 PLN to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PLN to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 25, valuing the pair at 2.2510. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 1.8824.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3686 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9132 to the December average rate of 2.1918, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.56% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.2510 was up 5.68% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.1301, 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 45,020 SBD
2016 Average 40,158 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 37,649 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,371.36 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.2197
1.8854
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to SBD 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 1.9880, compared to 2.1603 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1724 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9880
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1603

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.1207 SBD (High: 2.2510 / Low: 2.1303). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0520 SBD (High: 1.9536 / Low: 1.9016).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1207
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0520

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 0.0137 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0137

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 2.1755) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.9426), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2329 (+11.99%).

2017 Avg (November) 2.1755
2016 Avg (November) 1.9426

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.9517 1.8824 1.9132
February 1.9536 1.9016 1.9219
March 1.9879 1.9001 1.9388
April 2.0300 1.9455 1.9773
May 2.1260 2.0203 2.0750
June 2.1299 2.0538 2.1016
July 2.1688 2.1066 2.1307
August 2.1952 2.1208 2.1454
September 2.1950 2.1177 2.1661
October 2.1801 2.1262 2.1524
November 2.2510 2.1303 2.1755
December 2.2309 2.1661 2.1918