YEARLY HIGH
2.6581 PLN
YEARLY LOW
2.3184 PLN
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.4623 PLN

2016 AZN to PLN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AZN to PLN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 24, valuing the pair at 2.6581. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 20, dropping to 2.3184.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3396 PLN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.5578 to the December average rate of 2.3746, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.6581 was down 44.67% compared to the 2015 peak of 4.8038, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 13,290 PLN
2015 Average 18,699 PLN
Yearly Trough Low 11,592 PLN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,698.12 PLN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.6256
2.3203
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN 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 2.5213, compared to 2.4034 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1179 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.5213
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.4034

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.2388 PLN (High: 2.5573 / Low: 2.3184). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0505 PLN (High: 2.3694 / Low: 2.3189).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.2388
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0505

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.1714 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1714

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 2.6002) against the same month in 2015 (average: 3.4834), the exchange rate shifted by -0.8832 (-25.36%).

2016 Avg (May) 2.6002
2015 Avg (May) 3.4834

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.6212 2.5128 2.5578
February 2.5577 2.4612 2.5036
March 2.5573 2.3184 2.3862
April 2.5978 2.4492 2.5071
May 2.6581 2.5249 2.6002
June 2.6375 2.4847 2.5727
July 2.5873 2.4428 2.5352
August 2.4462 2.3184 2.3638
September 2.3694 2.3189 2.3458
October 2.4576 2.3472 2.4133
November 2.4347 2.3193 2.3876
December 2.4225 2.3234 2.3746