YEARLY HIGH
0.4610 BGN
YEARLY LOW
0.4336 BGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4484 BGN

2016 PLN to BGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PLN to BGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 4, valuing the pair at 0.4610. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 4, dropping to 0.4336.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0274 BGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4444 to the December average rate of 0.4411, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.73% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.4610 was down 6.01% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.4904, 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 9,219 BGN
2015 Average 9,353 BGN
Yearly Trough Low 8,672 BGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 547.74 BGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.4576
0.4396
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to BGN 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 0.4480, compared to 0.4487 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4480
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4487

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0219 BGN (High: 0.4578 / Low: 0.4359). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0068 BGN (High: 0.4476 / Low: 0.4408).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0219
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0068

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0099 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0099

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 0.4538) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.4856), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0318 (-6.55%).

2016 Avg (April) 0.4538
2015 Avg (April) 0.4856

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4578 0.4359 0.4444
February 0.4491 0.4402 0.4450
March 0.4608 0.4509 0.4561
April 0.4610 0.4445 0.4538
May 0.4476 0.4408 0.4438
June 0.4520 0.4388 0.4448
July 0.4493 0.4401 0.4449
August 0.4589 0.4487 0.4546
September 0.4571 0.4477 0.4526
October 0.4581 0.4509 0.4540
November 0.4543 0.4392 0.4451
December 0.4448 0.4336 0.4411