YEARLY HIGH
0.2115 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.1695 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1878 GBP

2016 PLN to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PLN to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 10, valuing the pair at 0.2115. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 24, dropping to 0.1695.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0420 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1714 to the December average rate of 0.1905, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.17% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.2115 was up 15.27% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1835, 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 4,230 GBP
2015 Average 3,473 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 3,390 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 839.50 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.2110
0.1678
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to GBP 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 0.1785, compared to 0.1972 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0187 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1785
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1972

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0190 GBP (High: 0.2094 / Low: 0.1903). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0038 GBP (High: 0.1733 / Low: 0.1695).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0190
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0038

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 0.0101 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0101

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2016: 0.2074) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1723), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0351 (+20.40%).

2016 Avg (October) 0.2074
2015 Avg (October) 0.1723

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1733 0.1695 0.1714
February 0.1811 0.1712 0.1766
March 0.1864 0.1779 0.1821
April 0.1890 0.1767 0.1840
May 0.1803 0.1721 0.1767
June 0.1903 0.1748 0.1802
July 0.1941 0.1886 0.1915
August 0.2032 0.1939 0.1990
September 0.2017 0.1923 0.1973
October 0.2115 0.2014 0.2074
November 0.2094 0.1903 0.1973
December 0.1950 0.1868 0.1905