YEARLY HIGH
4.5029 PLN
YEARLY LOW
4.2436 PLN
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.3632 PLN

2016 EUR to PLN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the EUR to PLN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 5, valuing the pair at 4.5029. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 4, dropping to 4.2436.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2593 PLN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.4026 to the December average rate of 4.4326, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.68% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 4.5029 was up 3.11% compared to the 2015 peak of 4.3671, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 22,515 PLN
2015 Average 20,915 PLN
Yearly Trough Low 21,218 PLN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,296.46 PLN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

4.4468
4.2767
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EUR 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 4.3674, compared to 4.3589 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0086 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.3674
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.3589

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.2204 PLN (High: 4.4864 / Low: 4.2660). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0645 PLN (High: 4.4383 / Low: 4.3738).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.2204
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0645

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1051 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1051

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 4.4326) against the same month in 2015 (average: 4.2950), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1376 (+3.20%).

2016 Avg (December) 4.4326
2015 Avg (December) 4.2950

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.4864 4.2660 4.4026
February 4.4537 4.3501 4.3960
March 4.3481 4.2497 4.2909
April 4.4039 4.2436 4.3114
May 4.4383 4.3738 4.4057
June 4.4571 4.3313 4.3979
July 4.4400 4.3557 4.3955
August 4.3605 4.2605 4.3014
September 4.3658 4.2846 4.3228
October 4.3440 4.2647 4.3081
November 4.4483 4.3143 4.3929
December 4.5029 4.3978 4.4326