YEARLY HIGH
33.1904 ISK
YEARLY LOW
26.3655 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
30.6589 ISK

2016 PLN to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PLN to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 29, valuing the pair at 33.1904. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 5, dropping to 26.3655.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.8250 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 32.0792 to the December average rate of 26.7631, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.57% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 33.1904 was down 10.23% compared to the 2015 peak of 36.9737, 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 663,809 ISK
2015 Average 699,898 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 527,309 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 136,499.25 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

33.4790
26.1526
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to ISK 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 32.1849, compared to 29.1329 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.0520 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 32.1849
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 29.1329

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 1.9910 ISK (High: 28.7154 / Low: 26.7245). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3445 ISK (High: 29.9308 / Low: 29.5863).

November Spread (Volatile) ±1.9910
September Spread (Stable) ±0.3445

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 1.6544 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.6544

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2016: 32.8685) against the same month in 2015 (average: 35.9162), the exchange rate shifted by -3.0477 (-8.49%).

2016 Avg (March) 32.8685
2015 Avg (March) 35.9162

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 32.9930 31.4779 32.0792
February 32.6321 31.9286 32.3390
March 33.1904 32.5351 32.8685
April 33.1114 31.9394 32.5982
May 32.0675 31.4533 31.6912
June 32.1888 30.9927 31.5333
July 30.9482 30.3629 30.7059
August 31.2169 29.8215 30.7495
September 29.9308 29.5863 29.7761
October 29.8504 28.6372 29.2287
November 28.7154 26.7245 27.5743
December 27.2504 26.3655 26.7631