YEARLY HIGH
0.3945 PLN
YEARLY LOW
0.3381 PLN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3649 PLN

2017 BWP to PLN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BWP to PLN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 0.3945. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 15, dropping to 0.3381.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0565 PLN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3879 to the December average rate of 0.3494, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.93% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.3945 was down 0.18% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.3952, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,973 PLN
2016 Average 1,812 PLN
Yearly Trough Low 1,690 PLN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 282.31 PLN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.3925
0.3377
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP 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 0.3788, compared to 0.3510 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0277 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3788
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3510

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.0147 PLN (High: 0.3920 / Low: 0.3773). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0058 PLN (High: 0.3563 / Low: 0.3505).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0147
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0058

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0118 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0118

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 0.3874) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.3510), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0364 (+10.37%).

2017 Avg (February) 0.3874
2016 Avg (February) 0.3510

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3945 0.3815 0.3879
February 0.3945 0.3801 0.3874
March 0.3920 0.3773 0.3879
April 0.3832 0.3710 0.3760
May 0.3719 0.3620 0.3662
June 0.3717 0.3623 0.3672
July 0.3650 0.3562 0.3589
August 0.3569 0.3498 0.3535
September 0.3563 0.3505 0.3527
October 0.3541 0.3456 0.3496
November 0.3461 0.3381 0.3423
December 0.3562 0.3419 0.3494