YEARLY HIGH
5.8237 ETB
YEARLY LOW
5.1434 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.5409 ETB

2016 PLN to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PLN to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 18, valuing the pair at 5.8237. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 24, dropping to 5.1434.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6803 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.2447 to the December average rate of 5.3227, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.49% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 5.8237 was up 0.07% compared to the 2015 peak of 5.8194, 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 116,474 ETB
2015 Average 109,787 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 102,869 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,605.40 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

5.7972
5.1945
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to ETB 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 5.4986, compared to 5.5832 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0846 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.4986
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.5832

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.4173 ETB (High: 5.7417 / Low: 5.3244). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1452 ETB (High: 5.7947 / Low: 5.6495).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.4173
September Spread (Stable) ±0.1452

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 0.2036 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2036

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 5.7469) against the same month in 2015 (average: 5.5268), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2201 (+3.98%).

2016 Avg (August) 5.7469
2015 Avg (August) 5.5268

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.3969 5.1434 5.2447
February 5.4585 5.2625 5.3858
March 5.7576 5.3673 5.5545
April 5.7808 5.5209 5.6707
May 5.6694 5.4930 5.5589
June 5.7229 5.4031 5.5768
July 5.6498 5.4630 5.5286
August 5.8237 5.6445 5.7469
September 5.7947 5.6495 5.7327
October 5.8016 5.5794 5.6860
November 5.7417 5.3244 5.4824
December 5.4027 5.2420 5.3227