YEARLY HIGH
2179.6903 LAK
YEARLY LOW
1893.6056 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
2060.6850 LAK

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 PLN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 43,593,806 LAK
2015 Average 43,169,181 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 37,872,112 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,721,694.42 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2152.7263
1919.6404
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2076.8039
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2044.5660

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

November Spread (Volatile) ±146.8194
September Spread (Stable) ±56.1199

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 75.4801 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -75.4801

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2016 Avg (April) 2133.3025
2015 Avg (April) 2176.4801

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