2017 PLN to SOS Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 PLN based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |