YEARLY HIGH
0.8102 LTL
YEARLY LOW
0.7480 LTL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7829 LTL

2016 PLN to LTL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PLN to LTL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 4, valuing the pair at 0.8102. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 22, dropping to 0.7480.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0621 LTL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7679 to the December average rate of 0.7788, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.42% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.8102 was down 4.05% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.8444, 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 16,203 LTL
2015 Average 16,042 LTL
Yearly Trough Low 14,961 LTL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,242.05 LTL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.7985
0.7651
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to LTL 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 0.7814, compared to 0.7843 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0029 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7814
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7843

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0433 LTL (High: 0.7914 / Low: 0.7480). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0123 LTL (High: 0.7814 / Low: 0.7692).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0433
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0123

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0193 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0193

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 0.7955) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.7876), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0079 (+1.00%).

2016 Avg (April) 0.7955
2015 Avg (April) 0.7876

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7914 0.7480 0.7679
February 0.7814 0.7692 0.7751
March 0.8096 0.7801 0.7957
April 0.8102 0.7763 0.7955
May 0.7907 0.7667 0.7762
June 0.8004 0.7594 0.7781
July 0.7873 0.7689 0.7767
August 0.8067 0.7790 0.7955
September 0.8008 0.7780 0.7888
October 0.7949 0.7815 0.7883
November 0.7926 0.7541 0.7779
December 0.7894 0.7697 0.7788