YEARLY HIGH
5919.4211 STD
YEARLY LOW
5536.5151 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
5758.2513 STD

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 PLN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 118,388,423 STD
2016 Average 112,328,519 STD
Yearly Trough Low 110,730,301 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,658,121.61 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

5865.3819
5597.1821
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5745.8780
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5770.6245

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

January Spread (Volatile) ±167.3670
February Spread (Stable) ±72.5624

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -40.2462

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2017 Avg (May) 5843.0319
2016 Avg (May) 5547.9559

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