YEARLY HIGH
0.4993 PLN
YEARLY LOW
0.4446 PLN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4696 PLN

2016 NOK to PLN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the NOK to PLN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 3, valuing the pair at 0.4993. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.4446.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0547 PLN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4599 to the December average rate of 0.4909, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.73% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.4993 was up 1.24% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.4932, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,496 PLN
2015 Average 2,340 PLN
Yearly Trough Low 2,223 PLN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 273.47 PLN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.4945
0.4513
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NOK 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 0.4636, compared to 0.4756 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0120 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4636
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4756

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0290 PLN (High: 0.4736 / Low: 0.4446). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0061 PLN (High: 0.4765 / Low: 0.4704).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0290
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0061

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 0.0067 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0067

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.4909) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.4536), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0373 (+8.22%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.4909
2015 Avg (December) 0.4536

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4736 0.4446 0.4599
February 0.4660 0.4551 0.4600
March 0.4628 0.4485 0.4549
April 0.4760 0.4474 0.4622
May 0.4765 0.4704 0.4736
June 0.4745 0.4677 0.4711
July 0.4788 0.4606 0.4690
August 0.4691 0.4537 0.4623
September 0.4784 0.4640 0.4694
October 0.4827 0.4725 0.4783
November 0.4925 0.4743 0.4836
December 0.4993 0.4830 0.4909