YEARLY HIGH
2.0114 SDG
YEARLY LOW
1.5404 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7626 SDG

2017 PLN to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PLN to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 2.0114. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 1.5404.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4711 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5671 to the December average rate of 1.8973, the exchange rate registered a net change of 21.07% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.0114 was up 22.03% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.6483, 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 40,229 SDG
2016 Average 31,274 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 30,808 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,421.04 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.9303
1.5340
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to SDG 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 1.6716, compared to 1.8537 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1821 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6716
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8537

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.1435 SDG (High: 2.0114 / Low: 1.8679). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0522 SDG (High: 1.8651 / Low: 1.8129).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.1435
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0522

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 0.0239 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0239

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 1.8973) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.5433), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3540 (+22.93%).

2017 Avg (December) 1.8973
2016 Avg (December) 1.5433

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5984 1.5404 1.5671
February 1.6667 1.5680 1.5921
March 1.7092 1.5685 1.6412
April 1.7290 1.6680 1.6903
May 1.7941 1.7181 1.7583
June 1.8043 1.7494 1.7806
July 1.8562 1.7867 1.8160
August 1.8811 1.8270 1.8483
September 1.8999 1.8139 1.8647
October 1.8651 1.8129 1.8408
November 1.8940 1.8224 1.8550
December 2.0114 1.8679 1.8973