YEARLY HIGH
12.2840 DOP
YEARLY LOW
10.9380 DOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.6633 DOP

2016 PLN to DOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PLN to DOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 4, valuing the pair at 12.2840. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 10.9380.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3460 DOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.2463 to the December average rate of 11.0522, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.73% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 12.2840 was down 3.28% compared to the 2015 peak of 12.7009, 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 245,681 DOP
2015 Average 238,704 DOP
Yearly Trough Low 218,761 DOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 26,919.88 DOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

12.1552
10.9520
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to DOP 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 11.6978, compared to 11.6288 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0690 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.6978
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.6288

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.8386 DOP (High: 11.9116 / Low: 11.0729). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2884 DOP (High: 11.2264 / Low: 10.9380).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.8386
December Spread (Stable) ±0.2884

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 0.4424 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4424

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 12.0549) against the same month in 2015 (average: 12.0093), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0457 (+0.38%).

2016 Avg (April) 12.0549
2015 Avg (April) 12.0093

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.5991 11.0412 11.2463
February 11.7006 11.2575 11.5275
March 12.2345 11.4387 11.8621
April 12.2840 11.7309 12.0549
May 12.0086 11.5658 11.7531
June 12.0850 11.3575 11.7429
July 11.7776 11.4688 11.5712
August 12.1201 11.7375 11.9819
September 12.0879 11.7639 11.9535
October 12.0853 11.6105 11.8282
November 11.9116 11.0729 11.3858
December 11.2264 10.9380 11.0522