YEARLY HIGH
1.2588 PLN
YEARLY LOW
1.1074 PLN
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1689 PLN

2016 PEN to PLN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PEN to PLN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 1.2588. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 6, dropping to 1.1074.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1514 PLN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1793 to the December average rate of 1.2388, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.2588 was down 1.18% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.2737, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,294 PLN
2015 Average 5,925 PLN
Yearly Trough Low 5,537 PLN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 756.94 PLN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.2498
1.1183
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN 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 1.1570, compared to 1.1809 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0240 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1570
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1809

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0914 PLN (High: 1.2398 / Low: 1.1484). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0247 PLN (High: 1.1553 / Low: 1.1306).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0914
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0247

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0500 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0500

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 1.2388) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.1662), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0726 (+6.23%).

2016 Avg (December) 1.2388
2015 Avg (December) 1.1662

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2001 1.1511 1.1793
February 1.1635 1.1130 1.1293
March 1.1482 1.1141 1.1314
April 1.1906 1.1074 1.1516
May 1.1867 1.1518 1.1713
June 1.2203 1.1505 1.1790
July 1.2217 1.1635 1.2020
August 1.1656 1.1382 1.1522
September 1.1553 1.1306 1.1412
October 1.1828 1.1240 1.1536
November 1.2398 1.1484 1.1977
December 1.2588 1.2121 1.2388