YEARLY HIGH
4.1618 LSL
YEARLY LOW
3.2581 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.7319 LSL

2016 PLN to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PLN to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 4.1618. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 3.2581.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9037 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.0179 to the December average rate of 3.2961, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.96% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 4.1618 was up 4.03% compared to the 2015 peak of 4.0006, 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 83,236 LSL
2015 Average 67,701 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 65,163 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 18,073.65 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

4.0900
3.2240
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to LSL 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 3.9369, compared to 3.5268 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4101 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.9369
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.5268

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was April, with a trading range of 0.3445 LSL (High: 4.0390 / Low: 3.6944). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0833 LSL (High: 3.3414 / Low: 3.2581).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.3445
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0833

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.2323 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2323

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 4.0179) against the same month in 2015 (average: 3.1490), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8689 (+27.59%).

2016 Avg (January) 4.0179
2015 Avg (January) 3.1490

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.1618 3.8896 4.0179
February 4.0723 3.8432 3.9913
March 4.0902 3.8810 3.9894
April 4.0390 3.6944 3.8445
May 4.0093 3.7169 3.9225
June 3.9857 3.7441 3.8559
July 3.6897 3.5638 3.6236
August 3.7198 3.4931 3.5857
September 3.7298 3.5409 3.6518
October 3.6867 3.4460 3.5712
November 3.5073 3.3238 3.4324
December 3.3414 3.2581 3.2961