YEARLY HIGH
1.7517 CNY
YEARLY LOW
1.5916 CNY
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6849 CNY

2016 PLN to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PLN to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 18, valuing the pair at 1.7517. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 24, dropping to 1.5916.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1601 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6206 to the December average rate of 1.6458, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.56% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.7517 was up 0.08% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.7503, 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 35,034 CNY
2015 Average 33,288 CNY
Yearly Trough Low 31,833 CNY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,201.66 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.7431
1.6094
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to CNY 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 1.6711, compared to 1.6988 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0278 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6711
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6988

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0987 CNY (High: 1.7394 / Low: 1.6408). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0353 CNY (High: 1.7025 / Low: 1.6672).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0987
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0353

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 0.0425 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0425

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 1.7320) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.6809), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0511 (+3.04%).

2016 Avg (August) 1.7320
2015 Avg (August) 1.6809

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6528 1.5916 1.6206
February 1.6804 1.6244 1.6545
March 1.7281 1.6430 1.6890
April 1.7391 1.6614 1.7041
May 1.7020 1.6526 1.6738
June 1.7282 1.6408 1.6845
July 1.7025 1.6672 1.6811
August 1.7517 1.7020 1.7320
September 1.7461 1.7081 1.7306
October 1.7506 1.7014 1.7230
November 1.7394 1.6408 1.6805
December 1.6751 1.6253 1.6458