YEARLY HIGH
2384.2874 GNF
YEARLY LOW
1851.2822 GNF
YEARLY AVERAGE
2120.6380 GNF

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 PLN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 47,685,748 GNF
2015 Average 38,998,120 GNF
Yearly Trough Low 37,025,643 GNF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,660,104.75 GNF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2402.3200
1850.8705
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1951.3148
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2289.9613

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

June Spread (Volatile) ±377.2336
September Spread (Stable) ±72.6231

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -98.1341

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2016 Avg (October) 2327.0634
2015 Avg (October) 1934.5481

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