YEARLY HIGH
3.2104 PLN
YEARLY LOW
2.7950 PLN
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.9772 PLN

2016 CAD to PLN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the CAD to PLN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 11, valuing the pair at 3.2104. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 13, dropping to 2.7950.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4153 PLN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.8562 to the December average rate of 3.1517, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.34% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 3.2104 was up 2.82% compared to the 2015 peak of 3.1222, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 16,052 PLN
2015 Average 14,755 PLN
Yearly Trough Low 13,975 PLN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,076.70 PLN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

3.1812
2.8267
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD 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 2.9421, compared to 3.0123 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0702 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.9421
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.0123

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was April, with a trading range of 0.2318 PLN (High: 3.0840 / Low: 2.8522). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0540 PLN (High: 3.0411 / Low: 2.9871).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.2318
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0540

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0941 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0941

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 3.1517) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.8731), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2786 (+9.70%).

2016 Avg (December) 3.1517
2015 Avg (December) 2.8731

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.9241 2.7950 2.8562
February 2.9587 2.8115 2.8708
March 2.9666 2.8744 2.9137
April 3.0840 2.8522 2.9641
May 3.0411 2.9871 3.0141
June 3.0933 2.9854 3.0334
July 3.0908 2.9873 3.0478
August 2.9844 2.9218 2.9538
September 3.0119 2.8922 2.9457
October 2.9959 2.8817 2.9471
November 3.1274 2.8995 3.0278
December 3.2104 3.0967 3.1517