YEARLY HIGH
1.0195 ILS
YEARLY LOW
0.9018 ILS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9741 ILS

2016 PLN to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PLN to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 20, valuing the pair at 1.0195. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 22, dropping to 0.9018.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1177 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9745 to the December average rate of 0.9107, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.54% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.0195 was down 7.33% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.1001, 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 20,390 ILS
2015 Average 20,627 ILS
Yearly Trough Low 18,037 ILS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,353.01 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.0128
0.9015
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to ILS 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 0.9868, compared to 0.9613 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0255 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9868
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9613

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0673 ILS (High: 0.9805 / Low: 0.9132). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0118 ILS (High: 0.9771 / Low: 0.9653).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0673
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0118

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0344 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0344

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2016: 1.0035) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.0497), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0462 (-4.40%).

2016 Avg (March) 1.0035
2015 Avg (March) 1.0497

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9907 0.9626 0.9745
February 0.9959 0.9771 0.9865
March 1.0195 0.9755 1.0035
April 1.0172 0.9628 0.9923
May 0.9889 0.9699 0.9774
June 1.0088 0.9623 0.9868
July 0.9771 0.9653 0.9708
August 0.9994 0.9676 0.9887
September 0.9837 0.9621 0.9762
October 0.9929 0.9685 0.9779
November 0.9805 0.9132 0.9434
December 0.9202 0.9018 0.9107