YEARLY HIGH
2.9703 BWP
YEARLY LOW
2.5301 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.7641 BWP

2016 PLN to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PLN to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 16, valuing the pair at 2.9703. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 11, dropping to 2.5301.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4402 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.8432 to the December average rate of 2.5524, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.9703 was up 3.15% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.8795, 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 59,405 BWP
2015 Average 53,736 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 50,602 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,803.46 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.9287
2.5182
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to BWP 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 2.8429, compared to 2.6852 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1576 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.8429
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.6852

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was April, with a trading range of 0.1956 BWP (High: 2.9420 / Low: 2.7464). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0421 BWP (High: 2.5722 / Low: 2.5301).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.1956
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0421

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 0.0941 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0941

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2016: 2.8945) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.6012), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2933 (+11.27%).

2016 Avg (March) 2.8945
2015 Avg (March) 2.6012

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.9059 2.8074 2.8432
February 2.8859 2.7878 2.8493
March 2.9703 2.8386 2.8945
April 2.9420 2.7464 2.8416
May 2.8699 2.7585 2.8195
June 2.8833 2.7382 2.8092
July 2.7377 2.6828 2.7151
August 2.7704 2.7045 2.7329
September 2.8037 2.7204 2.7572
October 2.7762 2.6736 2.7240
November 2.6910 2.5623 2.6299
December 2.5722 2.5301 2.5524