YEARLY HIGH
2.0813 HKD
YEARLY LOW
1.8268 HKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.9700 HKD

2016 PLN to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PLN to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 4, valuing the pair at 2.0813. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 1.8268.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2546 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9206 to the December average rate of 1.8439, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.99% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.0813 was down 5.14% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.1941, 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 41,627 HKD
2015 Average 41,153 HKD
Yearly Trough Low 36,535 HKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,091.73 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.0600
1.8243
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to HKD 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 1.9864, compared to 1.9536 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0328 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9864
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9536

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.1487 HKD (High: 1.9959 / Low: 1.8472). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0475 HKD (High: 2.0306 / Low: 1.9830).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1487
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0475

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 0.0818 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0818

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 2.0404) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.0809), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0405 (-1.95%).

2016 Avg (April) 2.0404
2015 Avg (April) 2.0809

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.9727 1.8864 1.9206
February 1.9938 1.9216 1.9665
March 2.0769 1.9494 2.0154
April 2.0813 1.9845 2.0404
May 2.0395 1.9581 1.9904
June 2.0428 1.9210 1.9852
July 1.9894 1.9359 1.9534
August 2.0485 1.9856 2.0201
September 2.0306 1.9830 2.0116
October 2.0284 1.9500 1.9871
November 1.9959 1.8472 1.9054
December 1.8781 1.8268 1.8439