2017 PLN to STD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 PLN to STD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the PLN to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 16, valuing the pair at 5919.4211. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 5536.5151.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 382.9061 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5619.5321 to the December average rate of 5830.8999, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.76% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 5919.4211 was up 1.93% compared to the 2016 peak of 5807.1956, 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 STD 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 5745.8780, compared to 5770.6245 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 24.7465 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 167.3670 STD (High: 5703.8821 / Low: 5536.5151). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 72.5624 STD (High: 5714.5309 / Low: 5641.9686).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 40.2462 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2017: 5843.0319) against the same month in 2016 (average: 5547.9559), the exchange rate shifted by +295.0760 (+5.32%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5703.8821 | 5536.5151 | 5619.5321 |
| February | 5714.5309 | 5641.9686 | 5685.8989 |
| March | 5788.4239 | 5630.6411 | 5717.1109 |
| April | 5824.5962 | 5744.4056 | 5785.8808 |
| May | 5919.4211 | 5783.0201 | 5843.0319 |
| June | 5858.5714 | 5755.6942 | 5823.8133 |
| July | 5854.3248 | 5740.4697 | 5788.2767 |
| August | 5798.7631 | 5709.2517 | 5748.0305 |
| September | 5796.8471 | 5651.1402 | 5737.6201 |
| October | 5804.0394 | 5672.6414 | 5739.8165 |
| November | 5853.6944 | 5719.4503 | 5779.1035 |
| December | 5887.4622 | 5790.0303 | 5830.8999 |