YEARLY HIGH
11.4879 GMD
YEARLY LOW
9.5385 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.6565 GMD

2016 PLN to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PLN to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 4, valuing the pair at 11.4879. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 27, dropping to 9.5385.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.9493 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.7515 to the December average rate of 10.1749, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.34% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 11.4879 was down 5.82% compared to the 2015 peak of 12.1981, 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 229,758 GMD
2015 Average 218,837 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 190,771 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 38,986.91 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

11.3692
9.6044
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to GMD 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 10.5621, compared to 10.7509 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1888 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.5621
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.7509

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 1.6150 GMD (High: 11.4469 / Low: 9.8319). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2753 GMD (High: 11.1661 / Low: 10.8908).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.6150
September Spread (Stable) ±0.2753

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 0.4395 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4395

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 11.2222) against the same month in 2015 (average: 11.5516), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3294 (-2.85%).

2016 Avg (April) 11.2222
2015 Avg (April) 11.5516

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.0441 9.5385 9.7515
February 10.0946 9.7491 9.9720
March 11.4469 9.8319 10.5523
April 11.4879 10.9059 11.2222
May 11.2453 10.7594 10.9600
June 11.2739 10.5921 10.9147
July 10.9130 10.6193 10.7494
August 11.3049 10.9005 11.1108
September 11.1661 10.8908 11.0500
October 11.1476 10.7281 10.9297
November 10.9839 10.1510 10.4903
December 10.3542 10.0576 10.1749