YEARLY HIGH
283.3869 CDF
YEARLY LOW
220.1300 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
245.3114 CDF

2016 PLN to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PLN to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 24, valuing the pair at 283.3869. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 17, dropping to 220.1300.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 63.2569 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 228.8024 to the December average rate of 276.8396, the exchange rate registered a net change of 21.00% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 283.3869 was up 8.13% compared to the 2015 peak of 262.0858, 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 5,667,738 CDF
2015 Average 4,916,767 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 4,402,600 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,265,137.95 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

281.6433
223.9987
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to CDF 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 237.7160, compared to 252.9068 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 15.1908 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 237.7160
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 252.9068

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 54.6129 CDF (High: 274.7429 / Low: 220.1300). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.3137 CDF (High: 256.3133 / Low: 249.9996).

November Spread (Volatile) ±54.6129
September Spread (Stable) ±6.3137

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 6.2718 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.2718

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 276.8396) against the same month in 2015 (average: 235.3084), the exchange rate shifted by +41.5312 (+17.65%).

2016 Avg (December) 276.8396
2015 Avg (December) 235.3084

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 235.2814 224.3613 228.8024
February 237.6953 229.4478 234.5439
March 248.1661 231.5257 240.7303
April 249.0745 237.5621 244.1284
May 244.1896 234.1763 237.8567
June 250.9880 234.5248 240.2343
July 250.4695 235.6327 239.6721
August 258.8983 249.9048 254.4043
September 256.3133 249.9996 253.1894
October 256.2805 242.4095 248.8393
November 274.7429 220.1300 244.4964
December 283.3869 269.6746 276.8396