YEARLY HIGH
5.8995 PLN
YEARLY LOW
4.7286 PLN
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.3423 PLN

2016 FKP to PLN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the FKP to PLN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 24, valuing the pair at 5.8995. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 10, dropping to 4.7286.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1709 PLN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.8355 to the December average rate of 5.2497, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 5.8995 was down 3.00% compared to the 2015 peak of 6.0822, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 29,497 PLN
2015 Average 28,810 PLN
Yearly Trough Low 23,643 PLN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,854.65 PLN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

5.9369
4.7199
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FKP 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 5.6076, compared to 5.0771 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5305 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.6076
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.0771

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.4779 PLN (High: 5.2537 / Low: 4.7758). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1289 PLN (High: 5.8995 / Low: 5.7705).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.4779
January Spread (Stable) ±0.1289

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.3304 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3304

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 5.8355) against the same month in 2015 (average: 5.5695), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2660 (+4.78%).

2016 Avg (January) 5.8355
2015 Avg (January) 5.5695

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.8995 5.7705 5.8355
February 5.8399 5.5227 5.6640
March 5.6220 5.3658 5.4937
April 5.6597 5.2899 5.4389
May 5.8122 5.5466 5.6602
June 5.7220 5.2546 5.5534
July 5.3035 5.1514 5.2229
August 5.1570 4.9208 5.0260
September 5.1997 4.9567 5.0699
October 4.9646 4.7286 4.8214
November 5.2537 4.7758 5.0726
December 5.3540 5.1287 5.2497