YEARLY HIGH
0.5661 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.4952 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5309 BBD

2015 PLN to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the PLN to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 17, valuing the pair at 0.5661. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 30, dropping to 0.4952.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0709 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5445 to the December average rate of 0.5079, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.72% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.5661 was down 15.02% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.6662, 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 11,323 BBD
2014 Average 12,699 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 9,905 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,417.97 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.5516
0.5003
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to BBD 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 0.5395, compared to 0.5224 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0171 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5395
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5224

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was May, with a trading range of 0.0397 BBD (High: 0.5661 / Low: 0.5264). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0111 BBD (High: 0.5502 / Low: 0.5391).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0397
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0111

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0238 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0238

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2015: 0.5473) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.6573), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1099 (-16.73%).

2015 Avg (May) 0.5473
2014 Avg (May) 0.6573

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5607 0.5311 0.5445
February 0.5502 0.5391 0.5439
March 0.5394 0.5058 0.5248
April 0.5542 0.5274 0.5369
May 0.5661 0.5264 0.5473
June 0.5455 0.5287 0.5394
July 0.5367 0.5229 0.5297
August 0.5446 0.5212 0.5309
September 0.5422 0.5270 0.5328
October 0.5419 0.5114 0.5284
November 0.5185 0.4952 0.5046
December 0.5179 0.4961 0.5079