YEARLY HIGH
168.0812 SOS
YEARLY LOW
137.2417 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
153.7765 SOS

2017 PLN to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PLN to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 168.0812. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 137.2417.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 30.8395 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 140.7171 to the December average rate of 163.4936, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.19% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 168.0812 was up 1.92% compared to the 2016 peak of 164.9085, 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 3,361,624 SOS
2016 Average 3,013,106 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 2,744,834 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 616,789.66 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

165.7713
138.4394
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to SOS 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 146.9044, compared to 160.6487 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 13.7443 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 146.9044
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 160.6487

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 8.5415 SOS (High: 166.5923 / Low: 158.0508). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.6201 SOS (High: 149.6534 / Low: 145.0333).

November Spread (Volatile) ±8.5415
April Spread (Stable) ±4.6201

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 2.4040 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.4040

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 163.4936) against the same month in 2016 (average: 136.1722), the exchange rate shifted by +27.3214 (+20.06%).

2017 Avg (December) 163.4936
2016 Avg (December) 136.1722

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 144.1091 137.2417 140.7171
February 145.8864 140.7510 142.9887
March 148.0515 141.5008 144.2221
April 149.6534 145.0333 146.5708
May 157.5980 149.0915 152.4175
June 156.4725 151.4217 154.5099
July 160.6478 154.3250 157.3578
August 165.7358 158.1954 160.3204
September 165.6080 157.1571 162.0919
October 162.5387 157.0339 159.6878
November 166.5923 158.0508 160.9406
December 168.0812 161.2972 163.4936