YEARLY HIGH
25.0333 LRD
YEARLY LOW
20.4770 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
22.6646 LRD

2016 PLN to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PLN to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 18, valuing the pair at 25.0333. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 24, dropping to 20.4770.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.5563 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 21.1285 to the December average rate of 21.8534, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.43% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 25.0333 was down 2.42% compared to the 2015 peak of 25.6552, 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 500,666 LRD
2015 Average 456,084 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 409,540 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 91,126.31 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

24.1909
20.8501
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to LRD 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 22.3244, compared to 23.0048 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6804 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 22.3244
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 23.0048

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 1.9129 LRD (High: 25.0333 / Low: 23.1204). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6530 LRD (High: 23.1846 / Low: 22.5316).

August Spread (Volatile) ±1.9129
July Spread (Stable) ±0.6530

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 1.0675 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0675

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 23.9125) against the same month in 2015 (average: 23.0461), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8664 (+3.76%).

2016 Avg (August) 23.9125
2015 Avg (August) 23.0461

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 22.2870 20.4770 21.1285
February 21.5841 20.8622 21.3551
March 22.6730 21.2358 21.9876
April 23.9110 22.4406 23.1331
May 23.7905 22.8100 23.2002
June 23.8170 22.4019 23.1420
July 23.1846 22.5316 22.7420
August 25.0333 23.1204 23.9125
September 24.0496 23.3312 23.7253
October 24.0375 22.6922 23.4316
November 23.4801 21.6126 22.3641
December 22.2713 21.4099 21.8534