YEARLY HIGH
4.0170 SZL
YEARLY LOW
3.1630 SZL
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.5350 SZL

2017 PLN to SZL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PLN to SZL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 15, valuing the pair at 4.0170. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 23, dropping to 3.1630.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8539 SZL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.2990 to the December average rate of 3.7046, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.29% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 4.0170 was down 3.42% compared to the 2016 peak of 4.1592, 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 80,339 SZL
2016 Average 74,613 SZL
Yearly Trough Low 63,260 SZL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17,078.82 SZL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

3.9904
3.1518
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to SZL 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 3.3519, compared to 3.7181 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3661 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.3519
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.7181

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.3518 SZL (High: 3.8751 / Low: 3.5234). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1058 SZL (High: 3.7248 / Low: 3.6190).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.3518
August Spread (Stable) ±0.1058

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.2159 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2159

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 3.9205) against the same month in 2016 (average: 3.4333), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4872 (+14.19%).

2017 Avg (November) 3.9205
2016 Avg (November) 3.4333

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.3723 3.2532 3.2990
February 3.3733 3.1687 3.2618
March 3.3759 3.1630 3.2217
April 3.4897 3.3024 3.4049
May 3.5394 3.4288 3.4890
June 3.5226 3.3741 3.4353
July 3.6485 3.5225 3.5763
August 3.7248 3.6190 3.6674
September 3.7259 3.6111 3.6668
October 3.8834 3.7086 3.7728
November 4.0170 3.8400 3.9205
December 3.8751 3.5234 3.7046