YEARLY HIGH
0.6148 PLN
YEARLY LOW
0.5443 PLN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5717 PLN

2016 BOB to PLN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BOB to PLN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 0.6148. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 5, dropping to 0.5443.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0705 PLN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5866 to the December average rate of 0.6079, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.65% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.6148 was up 5.16% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.5846, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,074 PLN
2015 Average 2,730 PLN
Yearly Trough Low 2,721 PLN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 352.53 PLN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.6134
0.5474
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 0.5684, compared to 0.5750 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0066 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5684
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5750

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0452 PLN (High: 0.6076 / Low: 0.5623). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0132 PLN (High: 0.5651 / Low: 0.5518).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0452
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0132

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0211 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0211

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.6079) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.5706), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0373 (+6.54%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.6079
2015 Avg (December) 0.5706

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5980 0.5685 0.5866
February 0.5863 0.5662 0.5742
March 0.5811 0.5475 0.5633
April 0.5654 0.5443 0.5529
May 0.5757 0.5501 0.5657
June 0.5870 0.5519 0.5679
July 0.5829 0.5643 0.5761
August 0.5648 0.5476 0.5550
September 0.5651 0.5518 0.5575
October 0.5749 0.5528 0.5647
November 0.6076 0.5623 0.5890
December 0.6148 0.5986 0.6079