YEARLY HIGH
17.7811 BTN
YEARLY LOW
15.9526 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
17.0467 BTN

2016 PLN to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PLN to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 4, valuing the pair at 17.7811. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 15.9526.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.8284 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.6028 to the December average rate of 16.1301, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.85% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 17.7811 was down 1.73% compared to the 2015 peak of 18.0949, 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 355,621 BTN
2015 Average 340,284 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 319,053 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 36,568.75 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

17.6208
15.9946
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to BTN 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 17.1788, compared to 16.9147 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2641 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.1788
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16.9147

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.9486 BTN (High: 17.1690 / Low: 16.2204). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3932 BTN (High: 17.4841 / Low: 17.0909).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.9486
September Spread (Stable) ±0.3932

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 0.4949 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4949

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 17.4853) against the same month in 2015 (average: 16.8213), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6639 (+3.95%).

2016 Avg (April) 17.4853
2015 Avg (April) 16.8213

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 16.8583 16.3563 16.6028
February 17.4652 16.7794 17.2428
March 17.7412 16.9949 17.3843
April 17.7811 17.0530 17.4853
May 17.4615 16.9756 17.1535
June 17.6110 16.8147 17.2040
July 17.1623 16.7184 16.9232
August 17.6734 17.1179 17.4323
September 17.4841 17.0909 17.3168
October 17.4368 16.8033 17.0903
November 17.1690 16.2204 16.5954
December 16.4223 15.9526 16.1301