YEARLY HIGH
0.5743 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.4749 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5311 BBD

2017 PLN to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PLN to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 0.5743. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 0.4749.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0994 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4872 to the December average rate of 0.5638, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.73% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.5743 was up 6.98% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.5368, 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 11,486 BBD
2016 Average 10,152 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 9,497 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,988.34 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.5714
0.4795
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to BBD 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 0.5077, compared to 0.5546 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0469 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5077
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5546

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was September, with a trading range of 0.0241 BBD (High: 0.5675 / Low: 0.5434). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0133 BBD (High: 0.5024 / Low: 0.4891).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0241
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0133

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0069 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0069

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.5638) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.4760), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0878 (+18.45%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.5638
2016 Avg (December) 0.4760

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4983 0.4749 0.4872
February 0.5024 0.4891 0.4938
March 0.5114 0.4889 0.4990
April 0.5178 0.4995 0.5057
May 0.5380 0.5142 0.5267
June 0.5400 0.5245 0.5335
July 0.5559 0.5352 0.5446
August 0.5628 0.5473 0.5542
September 0.5675 0.5434 0.5580
October 0.5597 0.5443 0.5511
November 0.5669 0.5467 0.5557
December 0.5743 0.5575 0.5638