YEARLY HIGH
1.3718 PLN
YEARLY LOW
1.1942 PLN
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2601 PLN

2016 PGK to PLN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PGK to PLN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 22, valuing the pair at 1.3718. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 18, dropping to 1.1942.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1776 PLN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3438 to the December average rate of 1.3258, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.34% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.3718 was down 8.02% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.4915, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,859 PLN
2015 Average 6,822 PLN
Yearly Trough Low 5,971 PLN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 887.89 PLN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.3569
1.1993
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK 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 1.2659, compared to 1.2543 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0115 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2659
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2543

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.1045 PLN (High: 1.3130 / Low: 1.2086). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0372 PLN (High: 1.2365 / Low: 1.1992).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1045
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0372

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0448 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0448

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 1.3438) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.4131), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0693 (-4.90%).

2016 Avg (January) 1.3438
2015 Avg (January) 1.4131

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3718 1.3037 1.3438
February 1.3347 1.2780 1.3021
March 1.3130 1.2086 1.2573
April 1.2447 1.2025 1.2178
May 1.2637 1.2041 1.2356
June 1.2897 1.2001 1.2385
July 1.2704 1.2274 1.2551
August 1.2334 1.1942 1.2124
September 1.2365 1.1992 1.2164
October 1.2551 1.2034 1.2320
November 1.3237 1.2271 1.2843
December 1.3378 1.2976 1.3258