YEARLY HIGH
33.5075 JMD
YEARLY LOW
29.2138 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
31.7394 JMD

2016 PLN to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PLN to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 18, valuing the pair at 33.5075. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 29.2138.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.2937 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 29.7359 to the December average rate of 30.6355, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 33.5075 was up 2.27% compared to the 2015 peak of 32.7625, 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 670,150 JMD
2015 Average 619,793 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 584,277 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 85,873.48 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

33.3665
29.4059
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to JMD 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 31.2917, compared to 32.1871 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8954 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 31.2917
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 32.1871

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 2.5303 JMD (High: 33.2314 / Low: 30.7012). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8242 JMD (High: 31.1400 / Low: 30.3158).

November Spread (Volatile) ±2.5303
December Spread (Stable) ±0.8242

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 1.1284 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1284

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 33.0174) against the same month in 2015 (average: 31.0744), the exchange rate shifted by +1.9430 (+6.25%).

2016 Avg (August) 33.0174
2015 Avg (August) 31.0744

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 30.5679 29.2138 29.7359
February 31.0352 29.8978 30.6259
March 32.5691 30.4516 31.5571
April 32.6532 31.2832 32.0844
May 32.2835 31.4237 31.7039
June 32.8925 31.0058 32.0428
July 32.4582 31.5803 31.8514
August 33.5075 32.4536 33.0174
September 33.4163 32.5036 33.0365
October 33.4723 32.3014 32.8552
November 33.2314 30.7012 31.7267
December 31.1400 30.3158 30.6355