2016 PLN to LAK Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 PLN to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the PLN to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 4, valuing the pair at 2179.6903. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 21, dropping to 1893.6056.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 286.0847 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2010.7636 to the December average rate of 1939.0643, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.57% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2179.6903 was down 4.75% compared to the 2015 peak of 2288.3960, 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 LAK 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 2076.8039, compared to 2044.5660 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 32.2379 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 146.8194 LAK (High: 2093.2038 / Low: 1946.3844). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 56.1199 LAK (High: 2120.6831 / Low: 2064.5632).
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 75.4801 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 2133.3025) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2176.4801), the exchange rate shifted by -43.1776 (-1.98%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2076.5067 | 1972.2997 | 2010.7636 |
| February | 2080.4580 | 2009.3402 | 2052.5383 |
| March | 2174.8873 | 2042.6371 | 2110.7938 |
| April | 2179.6903 | 2064.0210 | 2133.3025 |
| May | 2145.4973 | 2045.8063 | 2080.8125 |
| June | 2132.6272 | 2001.8427 | 2072.6130 |
| July | 2072.6920 | 2016.5618 | 2036.6410 |
| August | 2135.1148 | 2068.8228 | 2107.4144 |
| September | 2120.6831 | 2064.5632 | 2099.4881 |
| October | 2122.9931 | 2042.5661 | 2080.1342 |
| November | 2093.2038 | 1946.3844 | 2004.6542 |
| December | 1976.5049 | 1893.6056 | 1939.0643 |