YEARLY HIGH
0.2356 EUR
YEARLY LOW
0.2221 EUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2292 EUR

2016 PLN to EUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PLN to EUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 4, valuing the pair at 0.2356. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 5, dropping to 0.2221.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0136 EUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2272 to the December average rate of 0.2256, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.70% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.2356 was down 6.03% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.2508, 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 4,713 EUR
2015 Average 4,783 EUR
Yearly Trough Low 4,442 EUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 271.38 EUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.2338
0.2249
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to EUR 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 0.2290, compared to 0.2295 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2290
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2295

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0115 EUR (High: 0.2344 / Low: 0.2229). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0033 EUR (High: 0.2286 / Low: 0.2253).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0115
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0033

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 0.0050 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0050

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 0.2320) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.2482), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0163 (-6.56%).

2016 Avg (April) 0.2320
2015 Avg (April) 0.2482

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2344 0.2229 0.2272
February 0.2299 0.2245 0.2275
March 0.2353 0.2300 0.2331
April 0.2356 0.2271 0.2320
May 0.2286 0.2253 0.2270
June 0.2309 0.2244 0.2274
July 0.2296 0.2252 0.2275
August 0.2347 0.2293 0.2325
September 0.2334 0.2291 0.2313
October 0.2345 0.2302 0.2321
November 0.2318 0.2248 0.2277
December 0.2274 0.2221 0.2256