YEARLY HIGH
0.6508 TOP
YEARLY LOW
0.5497 TOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6013 TOP

2017 PLN to TOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PLN to TOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 0.6508. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.5497.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1011 TOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5605 to the December average rate of 0.6449, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.07% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.6508 was up 8.33% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.6008, 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 13,017 TOP
2016 Average 11,428 TOP
Yearly Trough Low 10,994 TOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,022.07 TOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.6536
0.5494
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to TOP 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 0.5811, compared to 0.6216 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0405 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5811
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6216

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.0367 TOP (High: 0.5864 / Low: 0.5497). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0121 TOP (High: 0.6508 / Low: 0.6387).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0367
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0121

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0030 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0030

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.6449) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.5414), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1035 (+19.13%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.6449
2016 Avg (December) 0.5414

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5721 0.5497 0.5605
February 0.5746 0.5499 0.5581
March 0.5864 0.5497 0.5705
April 0.5974 0.5727 0.5807
May 0.6229 0.5948 0.6100
June 0.6187 0.5932 0.6069
July 0.6200 0.6008 0.6089
August 0.6292 0.5993 0.6107
September 0.6276 0.6050 0.6173
October 0.6266 0.6051 0.6168
November 0.6492 0.6163 0.6309
December 0.6508 0.6387 0.6449