YEARLY HIGH
405.1755 LBP
YEARLY LOW
354.9730 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
383.0728 LBP

2016 PLN to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PLN to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 4, valuing the pair at 405.1755. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 354.9730.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 50.2025 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 372.8629 to the December average rate of 358.6130, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.82% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 405.1755 was down 5.07% compared to the 2015 peak of 426.8253, 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 8,103,510 LBP
2015 Average 8,005,180 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 7,099,460 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,004,049.85 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

400.7108
354.7859
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to LBP 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 385.9788, compared to 380.1668 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.8120 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 385.9788
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 380.1668

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 29.1695 LBP (High: 388.5302 / Low: 359.3607). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 9.6020 LBP (High: 395.0492 / Low: 385.4472).

November Spread (Volatile) ±29.1695
September Spread (Stable) ±9.6020

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 15.5236 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -15.5236

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 396.8837) against the same month in 2015 (average: 404.7387), the exchange rate shifted by -7.8550 (-1.94%).

2016 Avg (April) 396.8837
2015 Avg (April) 404.7387

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 384.2829 365.4868 372.8629
February 386.4114 373.6399 381.3087
March 403.7421 378.9778 391.7657
April 405.1755 386.5129 396.8837
May 396.4948 380.6732 387.0214
June 397.0196 372.8203 386.0301
July 387.1792 376.7026 380.2094
August 398.7358 386.0907 393.1601
September 395.0492 385.4472 391.4112
October 394.5892 379.2411 386.5653
November 388.5302 359.3607 371.0418
December 365.3720 354.9730 358.6130