YEARLY HIGH
0.3840 SGD
YEARLY LOW
0.3438 SGD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3663 SGD

2017 PLN to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PLN to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 0.3840. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 0.3438.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0403 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3481 to the December average rate of 0.3795, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.3840 was up 5.82% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.3629, 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 7,680 SGD
2016 Average 7,005 SGD
Yearly Trough Low 6,875 SGD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 805.05 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.3826
0.3450
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to SGD 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 0.3563, compared to 0.3763 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0199 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3563
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3763

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 0.0118 SGD (High: 0.3724 / Low: 0.3606). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0072 SGD (High: 0.3770 / Low: 0.3698).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0118
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0072

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0020 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0020

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.3795) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.3414), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0380 (+11.14%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.3795
2016 Avg (December) 0.3414

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3534 0.3439 0.3481
February 0.3534 0.3438 0.3493
March 0.3565 0.3453 0.3506
April 0.3609 0.3495 0.3536
May 0.3724 0.3606 0.3673
June 0.3727 0.3642 0.3692
July 0.3770 0.3698 0.3731
August 0.3813 0.3740 0.3770
September 0.3810 0.3693 0.3766
October 0.3798 0.3708 0.3747
November 0.3818 0.3726 0.3767
December 0.3840 0.3753 0.3795