YEARLY HIGH
30.6386 JPY
YEARLY LOW
25.1617 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
27.5835 JPY

2016 PLN to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PLN to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 30.6386. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 7, dropping to 25.1617.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.4769 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 29.2483 to the December average rate of 27.5811, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.70% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 30.6386 was down 9.35% compared to the 2015 peak of 33.7969, 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 612,771 JPY
2015 Average 642,471 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 503,234 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 109,537.02 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

29.6635
25.8275
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to JPY 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 28.5415, compared to 26.6254 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.9160 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 28.5415
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 26.6254

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 2.9208 JPY (High: 28.1715 / Low: 25.2508). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3798 JPY (High: 26.6094 / Low: 26.2296).

June Spread (Volatile) ±2.9208
September Spread (Stable) ±0.3798

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.9484 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9484

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 29.2483) against the same month in 2015 (average: 32.2347), the exchange rate shifted by -2.9863 (-9.26%).

2016 Avg (January) 29.2483
2015 Avg (January) 32.2347

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 30.6386 28.4246 29.2483
February 29.8973 28.2148 28.9527
March 30.1297 28.5078 29.3439
April 29.9529 27.8673 28.8419
May 28.1025 27.5687 27.9053
June 28.1715 25.2508 26.9568
July 26.9971 25.1617 26.1472
August 26.6037 26.2083 26.3847
September 26.6094 26.2296 26.4543
October 27.0396 26.1220 26.5564
November 27.1778 26.1596 26.6290
December 27.9470 26.7845 27.5811