YEARLY HIGH
8112.9037 IRR
YEARLY LOW
7073.8201 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
7651.0628 IRR

2016 PLN to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PLN to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 4, valuing the pair at 8112.9037. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 7073.8201.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1039.0837 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7406.2995 to the December average rate of 7147.7956, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.49% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 8112.9037 was down 0.26% compared to the 2015 peak of 8133.6555, 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 162,258,075 IRR
2015 Average 153,630,506 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 141,476,401 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 20,781,673.76 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

8034.8369
7067.1555
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to IRR 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 7725.0476, compared to 7577.0780 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 147.9696 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7725.0476
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7577.0780

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 576.3515 IRR (High: 7740.0695 / Low: 7163.7180). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 181.2725 IRR (High: 7873.5271 / Low: 7692.2546).

November Spread (Volatile) ±576.3515
September Spread (Stable) ±181.2725

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 314.5947 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -314.5947

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 7954.1968) against the same month in 2015 (average: 7553.6984), the exchange rate shifted by +400.4983 (+5.30%).

2016 Avg (April) 7954.1968
2015 Avg (April) 7553.6984

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7633.6665 7256.3174 7406.2995
February 7727.3411 7408.0131 7623.7777
March 8093.8105 7576.3960 7849.3699
April 8112.9037 7737.8481 7954.1968
May 7951.6699 7633.4281 7760.8640
June 7978.9600 7520.9641 7755.7776
July 7712.8202 7512.0722 7590.3253
August 7943.1529 7701.3693 7832.3312
September 7873.5271 7692.2546 7800.2061
October 7862.9736 7561.7133 7703.2022
November 7740.0695 7163.7180 7388.6074
December 7282.3673 7073.8201 7147.7956