YEARLY HIGH
0.3069 PLN
YEARLY LOW
0.2403 PLN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2691 PLN

2016 LSL to PLN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LSL to PLN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 0.3069. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 0.2403.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0666 PLN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2490 to the December average rate of 0.3034, the exchange rate registered a net change of 21.85% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.3069 was down 6.95% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.3298, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,535 PLN
2015 Average 1,483 PLN
Yearly Trough Low 1,201 PLN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 333.22 PLN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.3088
0.2435
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL 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 0.2542, compared to 0.2840 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0298 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2542
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2840

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was April, with a trading range of 0.0231 PLN (High: 0.2707 / Low: 0.2476). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0076 PLN (High: 0.3069 / Low: 0.2993).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0231
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0076

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0053 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0053

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.3034) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.2617), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0417 (+15.92%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.3034
2015 Avg (December) 0.2617

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2571 0.2403 0.2490
February 0.2602 0.2456 0.2506
March 0.2577 0.2445 0.2507
April 0.2707 0.2476 0.2603
May 0.2690 0.2494 0.2550
June 0.2671 0.2509 0.2594
July 0.2806 0.2710 0.2760
August 0.2863 0.2688 0.2790
September 0.2824 0.2681 0.2739
October 0.2902 0.2712 0.2801
November 0.3009 0.2851 0.2914
December 0.3069 0.2993 0.3034