YEARLY HIGH
0.4313 AZN
YEARLY LOW
0.3762 AZN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4067 AZN

2016 PLN to AZN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PLN to AZN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 20, valuing the pair at 0.4313. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 24, dropping to 0.3762.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0551 AZN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3910 to the December average rate of 0.4212, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.71% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.4313 was up 7.05% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.4029, 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 8,627 AZN
2015 Average 5,417 AZN
Yearly Trough Low 7,524 AZN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,102.22 AZN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.4305
0.3805
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to AZN 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 0.3970, compared to 0.4164 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0194 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3970
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4164

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0403 AZN (High: 0.4313 / Low: 0.3910). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0092 AZN (High: 0.4312 / Low: 0.4221).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0403
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0092

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0203 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0203

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 0.4231) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.2788), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1443 (+51.75%).

2016 Avg (August) 0.4231
2015 Avg (August) 0.2788

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3980 0.3815 0.3910
February 0.4063 0.3910 0.3995
March 0.4313 0.3910 0.4193
April 0.4083 0.3849 0.3990
May 0.3961 0.3762 0.3847
June 0.4025 0.3791 0.3887
July 0.4094 0.3865 0.3945
August 0.4313 0.4088 0.4231
September 0.4312 0.4221 0.4263
October 0.4260 0.4069 0.4145
November 0.4312 0.4107 0.4189
December 0.4304 0.4128 0.4212