YEARLY HIGH
1.3368 PLN
YEARLY LOW
1.2343 PLN
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2777 PLN

2016 LTL to PLN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LTL to PLN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 22, valuing the pair at 1.3368. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 4, dropping to 1.2343.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1025 PLN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3027 to the December average rate of 1.2841, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.42% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.3368 was down 0.82% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.3478, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,684 PLN
2015 Average 6,237 PLN
Yearly Trough Low 6,172 PLN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 512.37 PLN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.3072
1.2523
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LTL 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 1.2801, compared to 1.2752 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0049 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2801
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2752

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0732 PLN (High: 1.3368 / Low: 1.2636). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0204 PLN (High: 1.3001 / Low: 1.2797).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0732
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0204

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0333 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0333

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 1.3027) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.2493), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0533 (+4.27%).

2016 Avg (January) 1.3027
2015 Avg (January) 1.2493

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3368 1.2636 1.3027
February 1.3001 1.2797 1.2902
March 1.2818 1.2352 1.2569
April 1.2882 1.2343 1.2572
May 1.3044 1.2647 1.2883
June 1.3169 1.2493 1.2854
July 1.3005 1.2701 1.2875
August 1.2837 1.2397 1.2572
September 1.2853 1.2488 1.2678
October 1.2796 1.2580 1.2686
November 1.3260 1.2617 1.2858
December 1.2993 1.2667 1.2841