YEARLY HIGH
0.3162 PLN
YEARLY LOW
0.2489 PLN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2839 PLN

2017 SZL to PLN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SZL to PLN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 23, valuing the pair at 0.3162. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 15, dropping to 0.2489.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0672 PLN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3031 to the December average rate of 0.2702, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.85% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.3162 was up 3.07% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.3067, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,581 PLN
2016 Average 1,346 PLN
Yearly Trough Low 1,245 PLN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 336.05 PLN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.3160
0.2496
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL 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 0.2986, compared to 0.2693 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0294 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2986
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2693

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0258 PLN (High: 0.2838 / Low: 0.2581). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0079 PLN (High: 0.2763 / Low: 0.2685).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0258
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0079

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0167 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0167

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 0.3105) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.2507), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0598 (+23.85%).

2017 Avg (March) 0.3105
2016 Avg (March) 0.2507

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3074 0.2965 0.3031
February 0.3156 0.2964 0.3067
March 0.3162 0.2962 0.3105
April 0.3028 0.2866 0.2938
May 0.2916 0.2825 0.2866
June 0.2964 0.2839 0.2911
July 0.2839 0.2741 0.2797
August 0.2763 0.2685 0.2727
September 0.2769 0.2684 0.2727
October 0.2696 0.2575 0.2651
November 0.2604 0.2489 0.2551
December 0.2838 0.2581 0.2702