YEARLY HIGH
241.5835 KPW
YEARLY LOW
211.7137 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
228.4113 KPW

2016 PLN to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PLN to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 4, valuing the pair at 241.5835. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 211.7137.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 29.8698 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 222.1862 to the December average rate of 213.8918, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.73% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 241.5835 was down 5.16% compared to the 2015 peak of 254.7393, 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 4,831,669 KPW
2015 Average 4,777,530 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 4,234,273 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 597,396.38 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

239.0378
211.6057
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to KPW 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 230.1571, compared to 226.6654 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.4917 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 230.1571
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 226.6654

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 17.2891 KPW (High: 231.6076 / Low: 214.3185). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.5319 KPW (High: 235.6245 / Low: 230.0926).

November Spread (Volatile) ±17.2891
September Spread (Stable) ±5.5319

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 9.4765 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -9.4765

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 236.7518) against the same month in 2015 (average: 241.6065), the exchange rate shifted by -4.8546 (-2.01%).

2016 Avg (April) 236.7518
2015 Avg (April) 241.6065

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 229.0520 217.7294 222.1862
February 230.3767 222.2923 227.3949
March 240.9827 225.7532 233.7299
April 241.5835 230.2933 236.7518
May 236.5432 226.8401 230.7156
June 236.9013 222.7813 230.1644
July 230.8115 224.7143 226.6456
August 237.8071 230.4037 234.4159
September 235.6245 230.0926 233.4020
October 235.3392 226.3159 230.5569
November 231.6076 214.3185 221.0805
December 217.9117 211.7137 213.8918