YEARLY HIGH
1.0273 BRL
YEARLY LOW
0.7755 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8850 BRL

2016 PLN to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PLN to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 16, valuing the pair at 1.0273. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 25, dropping to 0.7755.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2518 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9979 to the December average rate of 0.7976, the exchange rate registered a net change of -20.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.0273 was down 6.56% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.0995, 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 20,546 BRL
2015 Average 17,660 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 15,509 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,036.17 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.0237
0.7771
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to BRL 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 0.9462, compared to 0.8238 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1224 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9462
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8238

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.1016 BRL (High: 0.9182 / Low: 0.8166). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0218 BRL (High: 0.8376 / Low: 0.8159).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.1016
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0218

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0519 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0519

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 1.0031) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.7657), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2374 (+31.01%).

2016 Avg (February) 1.0031
2015 Avg (February) 0.7657

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0161 0.9793 0.9979
February 1.0273 0.9789 1.0031
March 0.9894 0.9313 0.9584
April 0.9770 0.9004 0.9344
May 0.9264 0.8927 0.9070
June 0.9182 0.8166 0.8765
July 0.8376 0.8159 0.8246
August 0.8542 0.8205 0.8357
September 0.8626 0.8312 0.8439
October 0.8529 0.7859 0.8184
November 0.8492 0.8072 0.8228
December 0.8376 0.7755 0.7976