2016 PLN to GNF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 PLN to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the PLN to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 2, valuing the pair at 2384.2874. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 24, dropping to 1851.2822.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 533.0052 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1909.5903 to the December average rate of 2205.2781, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.48% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2384.2874 was up 14.60% compared to the 2015 peak of 2080.4506, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 PLN based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
PLN to GNF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 1951.3148, compared to 2289.9613 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 338.6465 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 377.2336 GNF (High: 2237.5489 / Low: 1860.3153). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 72.6231 GNF (High: 2377.9292 / Low: 2305.3061).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 98.1341 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2016: 2327.0634) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1934.5481), the exchange rate shifted by +392.5152 (+20.29%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1968.5558 | 1873.0149 | 1909.5903 |
| February | 1977.4874 | 1900.8816 | 1945.3262 |
| March | 2034.1259 | 1916.2507 | 1977.7137 |
| April | 2040.1630 | 1938.7412 | 1994.9588 |
| May | 1979.6836 | 1851.2822 | 1896.8246 |
| June | 2237.5489 | 1860.3153 | 1983.4750 |
| July | 2298.4396 | 2202.3628 | 2253.8974 |
| August | 2382.1161 | 2306.1245 | 2355.9188 |
| September | 2377.9292 | 2305.3061 | 2356.3659 |
| October | 2384.2874 | 2278.4212 | 2327.0634 |
| November | 2357.2941 | 2157.0207 | 2241.2441 |
| December | 2259.1044 | 2168.1933 | 2205.2781 |