2017 PLN to XAF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

157.7564 XAF

YEARLY LOW

148.3741 XAF

YEARLY AVERAGE

154.2134 XAF

2017 PLN to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PLN to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 16, valuing the pair at 157.7564. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 148.3741.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.3823 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 150.4540 to the December average rate of 156.1428, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.78% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 157.7564 was up 1.89% compared to the 2016 peak of 154.8243, 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 3,155,128 XAF

2016 Average 3,011,438 XAF

Yearly Trough Low 2,967,482 XAF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 187,645.97 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

156.8705

149.8707

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to XAF 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 153.8524, compared to 154.5744 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.7220 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 153.8524

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 154.5744

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 4.1954 XAF (High: 155.5321 / Low: 151.3367). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.4545 XAF (High: 152.8760 / Low: 151.4215).

March Spread (Volatile) ±4.1954

February Spread (Stable) ±1.4545

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 1.1705 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1705

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2017: 156.2872) against the same month in 2016 (average: 148.9426), the exchange rate shifted by +7.3446 (+4.93%).

2017 Avg (May) 156.2872

2016 Avg (May) 148.9426

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	152.4261	148.3741	150.4540
February	152.8760	151.4215	152.3278
March	155.5321	151.3367	153.1953
April	155.5937	153.8174	154.8887
May	157.7564	154.8382	156.2872
June	157.1878	154.3117	155.9612
July	156.5074	153.6695	154.9378
August	154.6315	152.8390	153.7673
September	154.9397	151.6830	153.6052
October	155.1381	151.9978	153.8209
November	156.1364	154.3978	155.1725
December	156.9736	155.2954	156.1428