YEARLY HIGH
0.6492 PLN
YEARLY LOW
0.4972 PLN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5697 PLN

2017 SDG to PLN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SDG to PLN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.6492. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.4972.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1520 PLN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6382 to the December average rate of 0.5274, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.6492 was down 4.03% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.6764, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,246 PLN
2016 Average 3,199 PLN
Yearly Trough Low 2,486 PLN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 760.15 PLN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.6493
0.5163
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 0.5998, compared to 0.5397 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0601 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5998
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5397

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.0525 PLN (High: 0.6376 / Low: 0.5851). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0154 PLN (High: 0.5516 / Low: 0.5362).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0525
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0154

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 0.0228 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0228

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.6382) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.6624), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0242 (-3.65%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.6382
2016 Avg (January) 0.6624

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6492 0.6256 0.6382
February 0.6378 0.6000 0.6282
March 0.6376 0.5851 0.6100
April 0.5995 0.5784 0.5917
May 0.5821 0.5574 0.5689
June 0.5716 0.5542 0.5616
July 0.5597 0.5387 0.5507
August 0.5473 0.5316 0.5411
September 0.5513 0.5263 0.5364
October 0.5516 0.5362 0.5433
November 0.5487 0.5280 0.5392
December 0.5354 0.4972 0.5274