YEARLY HIGH
39.4397 LKR
YEARLY LOW
34.8984 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
37.0855 LKR

2016 PLN to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PLN to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 30, valuing the pair at 39.4397. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 34.8984.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.5413 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 35.5593 to the December average rate of 35.4495, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 39.4397 was up 3.37% compared to the 2015 peak of 38.1542, 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 788,793 LKR
2015 Average 721,447 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 697,967 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 90,826.31 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

38.6051
35.1626
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to LKR 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 37.1726, compared to 36.9984 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1742 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 37.1726
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 36.9984

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 3.1356 LKR (High: 39.4397 / Low: 36.3040). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8538 LKR (High: 35.9183 / Low: 35.0646).

March Spread (Volatile) ±3.1356
December Spread (Stable) ±0.8538

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 1.2470 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2470

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2016: 37.7900) against the same month in 2015 (average: 34.9231), the exchange rate shifted by +2.8669 (+8.21%).

2016 Avg (March) 37.7900
2015 Avg (March) 34.9231

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 36.7686 34.8984 35.5593
February 36.9173 35.5446 36.4165
March 39.4397 36.3040 37.7900
April 39.3150 37.4102 38.3182
May 38.4408 37.0018 37.5511
June 38.4030 36.4486 37.4004
July 37.3437 36.3690 36.7325
August 38.3438 37.2257 37.9184
September 38.3396 37.1591 37.8032
October 38.3652 37.0153 37.6668
November 38.0964 35.4078 36.4198
December 35.9183 35.0646 35.4495