2016 PLN to KPW Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 PLN based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |