YEARLY HIGH
3542.3353 IDR
YEARLY LOW
3148.6512 IDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
3375.6121 IDR

2016 PLN to IDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PLN to IDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 31, valuing the pair at 3542.3353. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 3148.6512.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 393.6840 IDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3423.9691 to the December average rate of 3187.7935, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.90% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 3542.3353 was down 9.49% compared to the 2015 peak of 3913.9348, 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 70,846,706 IDR
2015 Average 71,051,936 IDR
Yearly Trough Low 62,973,025 IDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,873,680.98 IDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

3492.3585
3160.1057
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to IDR 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 3430.0636, compared to 3321.1605 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 108.9031 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3430.0636
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3321.1605

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 215.3272 IDR (High: 3542.3353 / Low: 3327.0081). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 51.8189 IDR (High: 3472.5461 / Low: 3420.7272).

March Spread (Volatile) ±215.3272
May Spread (Stable) ±51.8189

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 112.4291 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -112.4291

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2016: 3419.2600) against the same month in 2015 (average: 3430.8686), the exchange rate shifted by -11.6085 (-0.34%).

2016 Avg (March) 3419.2600
2015 Avg (March) 3430.8686

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3515.0485 3342.8447 3423.9691
February 3450.9471 3343.9513 3415.3994
March 3542.3353 3327.0081 3419.2600
April 3530.0296 3379.5614 3464.6708
May 3472.5461 3420.7272 3441.7014
June 3496.7387 3307.4096 3415.3811
July 3357.5524 3265.9285 3302.9520
August 3468.6380 3352.3454 3426.9260
September 3425.1074 3372.8454 3403.0867
October 3409.0363 3275.0796 3335.8974
November 3364.8451 3196.8412 3270.3075
December 3229.6979 3148.6512 3187.7935