YEARLY HIGH
313.8799 KRW
YEARLY LOW
276.1946 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
294.4821 KRW

2016 PLN to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PLN to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 20, valuing the pair at 313.8799. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 4, dropping to 276.1946.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 37.6853 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 296.4646 to the December average rate of 281.4686, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 313.8799 was down 3.55% compared to the 2015 peak of 325.4483, 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 6,277,598 KRW
2015 Average 6,004,620 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 5,523,892 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 753,706.38 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

310.3785
278.8404
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to KRW 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 302.2361, compared to 286.7280 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 15.5081 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 302.2361
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 286.7280

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 16.7862 KRW (High: 313.8799 / Low: 297.0937). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.3770 KRW (High: 303.8717 / Low: 299.4947).

February Spread (Volatile) ±16.7862
May Spread (Stable) ±4.3770

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 11.5822 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -11.5822

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 307.7503) against the same month in 2015 (average: 299.4221), the exchange rate shifted by +8.3282 (+2.78%).

2016 Avg (February) 307.7503
2015 Avg (February) 299.4221

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 301.7010 290.0084 296.4646
February 313.8799 297.0937 307.7503
March 310.3507 305.2822 307.3881
April 308.8217 294.2722 301.8213
May 303.8717 299.4947 301.1185
June 304.3781 291.8254 298.8740
July 290.1050 282.9444 287.2918
August 294.4466 284.0645 289.4646
September 292.3027 284.1195 287.8239
October 291.7862 285.2621 288.4752
November 294.0389 279.1007 285.8442
December 288.8472 276.1946 281.4686