YEARLY HIGH
116.9856 KMF
YEARLY LOW
107.8375 KMF
YEARLY AVERAGE
112.5262 KMF

2016 PLN to KMF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PLN to KMF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 31, valuing the pair at 116.9856. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 16, dropping to 107.8375.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.1481 KMF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 111.4916 to the December average rate of 110.9849, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.45% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 116.9856 was down 5.27% compared to the 2015 peak of 123.4959, 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 2,339,713 KMF
2015 Average 2,353,638 KMF
Yearly Trough Low 2,156,750 KMF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 182,962.44 KMF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

116.0978
109.6765
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to KMF 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 112.4309, compared to 112.6215 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1906 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 112.4309
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 112.6215

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 6.7861 KMF (High: 115.0222 / Low: 108.2361). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.8519 KMF (High: 112.9012 / Low: 111.0492).

January Spread (Volatile) ±6.7861
February Spread (Stable) ±1.8519

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 3.0396 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.0396

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2016: 114.8860) against the same month in 2015 (average: 119.3182), the exchange rate shifted by -4.4322 (-3.71%).

2016 Avg (March) 114.8860
2015 Avg (March) 119.3182

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 115.0222 108.2361 111.4916
February 112.9012 111.0492 112.0192
March 116.9856 113.0119 114.8860
April 116.0178 111.9108 114.1731
May 113.0770 109.9678 111.1336
June 112.9348 108.8360 110.8820
July 113.5265 107.8375 110.2116
August 116.6291 113.5201 115.5627
September 114.9368 112.4572 113.9615
October 114.9369 111.4934 113.5100
November 114.0934 108.0206 111.4981
December 112.2333 109.4940 110.9849