YEARLY HIGH
73.9454 HUF
YEARLY LOW
69.6075 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
71.3744 HUF

2016 PLN to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PLN to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 31, valuing the pair at 73.9454. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 20, dropping to 69.6075.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.3379 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 71.4186 to the December average rate of 70.3710, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.47% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 73.9454 was down 2.42% compared to the 2015 peak of 75.7825, 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 1,478,908 HUF
2015 Average 1,481,734 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 1,392,150 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 86,757.89 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

72.7757
70.0413
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to HUF 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 71.5970, compared to 71.1518 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4452 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 71.5970
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 71.1518

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 3.9578 HUF (High: 73.7419 / Low: 69.7841). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8726 HUF (High: 71.8509 / Low: 70.9784).

January Spread (Volatile) ±3.9578
September Spread (Stable) ±0.8726

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.9968 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9968

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2016: 72.5478) against the same month in 2015 (average: 73.5447), the exchange rate shifted by -0.9969 (-1.36%).

2016 Avg (March) 72.5478
2015 Avg (March) 73.5447

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 73.7419 69.7841 71.4186
February 71.3374 69.9371 70.5686
March 73.9454 71.3402 72.5478
April 73.7879 70.7853 72.3007
May 71.9119 70.8584 71.3689
June 72.0479 70.9227 71.3771
July 71.9846 70.9212 71.5277
August 72.8200 70.9723 72.0837
September 71.8509 70.9784 71.3933
October 71.8261 70.9323 71.2660
November 71.5952 69.6075 70.2692
December 70.9100 69.7884 70.3710