YEARLY HIGH
0.6616 GEL
YEARLY LOW
0.5407 GEL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5993 GEL

2016 PLN to GEL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PLN to GEL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 21, valuing the pair at 0.6616. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 24, dropping to 0.5407.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1209 GEL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6014 to the December average rate of 0.6305, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.85% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.6616 was down 0.83% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.6672, 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 13,233 GEL
2015 Average 11,702 GEL
Yearly Trough Low 10,815 GEL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,417.90 GEL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.6377
0.5521
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to GEL 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 0.5931, compared to 0.6054 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0123 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5931
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6054

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was December, with a trading range of 0.0582 GEL (High: 0.6616 / Low: 0.6034). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0182 GEL (High: 0.6109 / Low: 0.5927).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0582
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0182

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 0.0344 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0344

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.6305) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.6079), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0227 (+3.73%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.6305
2015 Avg (December) 0.6079

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6105 0.5904 0.6014
February 0.6386 0.6112 0.6273
March 0.6277 0.6040 0.6165
April 0.6163 0.5707 0.5936
May 0.5853 0.5407 0.5592
June 0.5921 0.5412 0.5607
July 0.6032 0.5805 0.5894
August 0.6136 0.5879 0.6036
September 0.6106 0.5849 0.5990
October 0.6109 0.5927 0.6031
November 0.6246 0.5917 0.6069
December 0.6616 0.6034 0.6305