YEARLY HIGH
4.0355 SCR
YEARLY LOW
3.1017 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.6084 SCR

2017 PLN to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PLN to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 4.0355. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 3.1017.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9338 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.2580 to the December average rate of 3.9266, the exchange rate registered a net change of 20.52% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 4.0355 was up 9.05% compared to the 2016 peak of 3.7006, 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 80,710 SCR
2016 Average 67,351 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 62,034 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 18,675.36 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

3.9935
3.1912
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to SCR 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 3.4181, compared to 3.7986 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3806 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.4181
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.7986

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.3030 SCR (High: 3.4893 / Low: 3.1863). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1084 SCR (High: 3.3641 / Low: 3.2557).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.3030
February Spread (Stable) ±0.1084

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 0.0274 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0274

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 3.9266) against the same month in 2016 (average: 3.1819), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7447 (+23.40%).

2017 Avg (December) 3.9266
2016 Avg (December) 3.1819

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.3459 3.1017 3.2580
February 3.3641 3.2557 3.3215
March 3.4893 3.1863 3.3596
April 3.5199 3.2681 3.4088
May 3.6811 3.4624 3.5669
June 3.6735 3.4757 3.5936
July 3.7621 3.5390 3.6861
August 3.8349 3.6223 3.7618
September 3.9025 3.7166 3.8025
October 3.8563 3.6656 3.7751
November 3.9600 3.7065 3.8398
December 4.0355 3.7705 3.9266