YEARLY HIGH
0.5312 PLN
YEARLY LOW
0.4442 PLN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4834 PLN

2017 SBD to PLN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SBD to PLN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.5312. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 25, dropping to 0.4442.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0870 PLN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5227 to the December average rate of 0.4563, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.71% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.5312 was down 2.97% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.5475, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SBD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 2,656 PLN
2016 Average 2,492 PLN
Yearly Trough Low 2,221 PLN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 434.90 PLN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.5294
0.4496
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD to PLN 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 0.5038, compared to 0.4630 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0408 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5038
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4630

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0252 PLN (High: 0.4694 / Low: 0.4442). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0116 PLN (High: 0.4703 / Low: 0.4587).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0252
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0116

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0237 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0237

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.5227) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.4976), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0251 (+5.05%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.5227
2016 Avg (January) 0.4976

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5312 0.5124 0.5227
February 0.5259 0.5119 0.5204
March 0.5263 0.5030 0.5159
April 0.5140 0.4926 0.5058
May 0.4950 0.4704 0.4821
June 0.4869 0.4695 0.4759
July 0.4747 0.4611 0.4694
August 0.4715 0.4555 0.4662
September 0.4722 0.4556 0.4617
October 0.4703 0.4587 0.4646
November 0.4694 0.4442 0.4598
December 0.4617 0.4483 0.4563