YEARLY HIGH
459.3299 CDF
YEARLY LOW
276.3227 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
388.6348 CDF

2017 PLN to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PLN to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 3, valuing the pair at 459.3299. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 276.3227.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 183.0073 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 295.7208 to the December average rate of 444.7957, the exchange rate registered a net change of 50.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 459.3299 was up 62.09% compared to the 2016 peak of 283.3869, 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 9,186,599 CDF
2016 Average 4,907,361 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 5,526,454 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,660,145.26 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

459.7032
280.8133
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to CDF 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 341.7331, compared to 435.5365 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 93.8034 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 341.7331
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 435.5365

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 49.6901 CDF (High: 449.1682 / Low: 399.4782). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 11.8893 CDF (High: 437.4003 / Low: 425.5110).

July Spread (Volatile) ±49.6901
October Spread (Stable) ±11.8893

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 6.0116 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.0116

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 441.2487) against the same month in 2016 (average: 254.4043), the exchange rate shifted by +186.8443 (+73.44%).

2017 Avg (August) 441.2487
2016 Avg (August) 254.4043

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 312.4678 276.3227 295.7208
February 321.8232 308.7721 314.3296
March 345.6115 321.6788 331.8433
April 362.6515 338.7774 348.2296
May 384.3546 362.1759 372.4584
June 401.2348 380.1200 387.8170
July 449.1682 399.4782 423.4486
August 459.3299 430.5706 441.2487
September 441.2234 424.6361 435.2370
October 437.4003 425.5110 431.9428
November 446.4349 427.2304 436.5464
December 457.9912 437.9215 444.7957