YEARLY HIGH
4.6271 EGP
YEARLY LOW
1.8947 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.5246 EGP

2016 PLN to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PLN to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 4.6271. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 24, dropping to 1.8947.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.7324 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9330 to the December average rate of 4.3744, the exchange rate registered a net change of 126.30% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 4.6271 was up 114.35% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.1587, 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 92,542 EGP
2015 Average 40,908 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 37,894 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 54,648.05 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

4.6186
1.6889
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to EGP 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 2.1629, compared to 2.8862 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.7233 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1629
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.8862

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 2.2601 EGP (High: 4.5350 / Low: 2.2749). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0544 EGP (High: 2.3239 / Low: 2.2694).

November Spread (Volatile) ±2.2601
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0544

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 0.0595 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0595

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 4.3744) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.9878), the exchange rate shifted by +2.3866 (+120.06%).

2016 Avg (December) 4.3744
2015 Avg (December) 1.9878

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.9939 1.8947 1.9330
February 2.0053 1.9366 1.9788
March 2.3774 1.9653 2.1851
April 2.3797 2.2722 2.3353
May 2.3337 2.2377 2.2759
June 2.3366 2.1961 2.2694
July 2.2781 2.2153 2.2358
August 2.3462 2.2665 2.3120
September 2.3239 2.2694 2.3015
October 2.3213 2.2317 2.2737
November 4.5350 2.2749 3.8197
December 4.6271 4.2276 4.3744