YEARLY HIGH
1.8373 BOB
YEARLY LOW
1.6266 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7507 BOB

2016 PLN to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PLN to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 5, valuing the pair at 1.8373. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 1.6266.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2107 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7053 to the December average rate of 1.6450, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.54% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.8373 was down 5.99% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.9543, 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 36,746 BOB
2015 Average 36,656 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 32,532 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,214.07 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.8254
1.6286
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to BOB 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 1.7602, compared to 1.7412 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0190 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7602
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7412

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.1324 BOB (High: 1.7783 / Low: 1.6459). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0424 BOB (High: 1.8121 / Low: 1.7697).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1324
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0424

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0721 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0721

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 1.8090) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.8530), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0440 (-2.38%).

2016 Avg (April) 1.8090
2015 Avg (April) 1.8530

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.7591 1.6721 1.7053
February 1.7660 1.7056 1.7416
March 1.8264 1.7208 1.7757
April 1.8373 1.7687 1.8090
May 1.8177 1.7370 1.7681
June 1.8118 1.7036 1.7614
July 1.7721 1.7156 1.7360
August 1.8260 1.7706 1.8019
September 1.8121 1.7697 1.7938
October 1.8089 1.7393 1.7712
November 1.7783 1.6459 1.6991
December 1.6706 1.6266 1.6450