YEARLY HIGH
0.3952 PLN
YEARLY LOW
0.3367 PLN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3623 PLN

2016 BWP to PLN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BWP to PLN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 11, valuing the pair at 0.3952. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 16, dropping to 0.3367.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0586 PLN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3517 to the December average rate of 0.3918, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.39% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.3952 was up 0.47% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.3934, 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 1,976 PLN
2015 Average 1,862 PLN
Yearly Trough Low 1,683 PLN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 292.86 PLN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.3964
0.3409
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 0.3519, compared to 0.3727 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0208 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3519
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3727

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was April, with a trading range of 0.0242 PLN (High: 0.3641 / Low: 0.3399). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0065 PLN (High: 0.3952 / Low: 0.3888).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0242
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0065

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0054 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0054

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.3918) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.3571), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0347 (+9.71%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.3918
2015 Avg (December) 0.3571

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3562 0.3441 0.3517
February 0.3587 0.3465 0.3510
March 0.3523 0.3367 0.3456
April 0.3641 0.3399 0.3521
May 0.3625 0.3484 0.3547
June 0.3652 0.3468 0.3560
July 0.3727 0.3653 0.3683
August 0.3698 0.3610 0.3659
September 0.3676 0.3567 0.3627
October 0.3740 0.3602 0.3672
November 0.3903 0.3716 0.3803
December 0.3952 0.3888 0.3918