YEARLY HIGH
32.7618 ALL
YEARLY LOW
30.0817 ALL
YEARLY AVERAGE
31.4842 ALL

2016 PLN to ALL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PLN to ALL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 29, valuing the pair at 32.7618. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 4, dropping to 30.0817.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.6801 ALL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 31.3747 to the December average rate of 30.4810, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.85% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 32.7618 was down 7.06% compared to the 2015 peak of 35.2491, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 PLN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 655,235 ALL
2015 Average 668,186 ALL
Yearly Trough Low 601,633 ALL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 53,602.21 ALL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

32.4268
30.3041
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to ALL 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 31.6777, compared to 31.2908 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3869 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 31.6777
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 31.2908

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was April, with a trading range of 1.3875 ALL (High: 32.7339 / Low: 31.3464). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5651 ALL (High: 32.0060 / Low: 31.4409).

April Spread (Volatile) ±1.3875
August Spread (Stable) ±0.5651

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.8083 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8083

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2016: 32.2499) against the same month in 2015 (average: 34.0059), the exchange rate shifted by -1.7560 (-5.16%).

2016 Avg (March) 32.2499
2015 Avg (March) 34.0059

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 32.0639 30.7474 31.3747
February 31.8389 31.1894 31.5040
March 32.7618 31.8388 32.2499
April 32.7339 31.3464 32.1705
May 31.7583 31.0872 31.3621
June 32.0401 30.7959 31.4048
July 31.6234 30.7153 31.0655
August 32.0060 31.4409 31.7607
September 32.0122 31.4269 31.7456
October 32.1569 31.4094 31.7444
November 31.7538 30.4399 30.9476
December 30.7789 30.0817 30.4810