YEARLY HIGH
0.1944 PLN
YEARLY LOW
0.1717 PLN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1807 PLN

2016 ETB to PLN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ETB to PLN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 24, valuing the pair at 0.1944. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 18, dropping to 0.1717.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0227 PLN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1907 to the December average rate of 0.1879, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.48% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1944 was up 0.37% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1937, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 972 PLN
2015 Average 911 PLN
Yearly Trough Low 859 PLN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 113.55 PLN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1924
0.1723
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 0.1820, compared to 0.1793 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0027 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1820
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1793

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0137 PLN (High: 0.1878 / Low: 0.1742). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0044 PLN (High: 0.1770 / Low: 0.1726).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0137
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0044

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 0.0069 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0069

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.1907) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1815), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0092 (+5.09%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.1907
2015 Avg (January) 0.1815

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1944 0.1853 0.1907
February 0.1900 0.1832 0.1857
March 0.1863 0.1737 0.1801
April 0.1811 0.1730 0.1764
May 0.1820 0.1764 0.1799
June 0.1851 0.1747 0.1793
July 0.1831 0.1770 0.1809
August 0.1772 0.1717 0.1740
September 0.1770 0.1726 0.1744
October 0.1792 0.1724 0.1759
November 0.1878 0.1742 0.1825
December 0.1908 0.1851 0.1879