YEARLY HIGH
0.0810 KWD
YEARLY LOW
0.0720 KWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0767 KWD

2016 PLN to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PLN to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 4, valuing the pair at 0.0810. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 0.0720.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0090 KWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0751 to the December average rate of 0.0726, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.26% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0810 was down 4.99% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0852, 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 1,620 KWD
2015 Average 1,598 KWD
Yearly Trough Low 1,439 KWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 180.64 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0800
0.0719
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to KWD 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 0.0771, compared to 0.0762 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0771
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0762

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0055 KWD (High: 0.0808 / Low: 0.0754). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0015 KWD (High: 0.0763 / Low: 0.0749).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0055
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0015

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 0.0028 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0028

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 0.0794) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0810), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0016 (-1.96%).

2016 Avg (April) 0.0794
2015 Avg (April) 0.0810

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0772 0.0737 0.0751
February 0.0763 0.0749 0.0758
March 0.0808 0.0754 0.0782
April 0.0810 0.0772 0.0794
May 0.0791 0.0761 0.0773
June 0.0793 0.0748 0.0771
July 0.0775 0.0753 0.0761
August 0.0796 0.0773 0.0785
September 0.0789 0.0772 0.0782
October 0.0790 0.0761 0.0775
November 0.0778 0.0726 0.0746
December 0.0738 0.0720 0.0726