YEARLY HIGH
91.3893 NGN
YEARLY LOW
48.1800 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
65.2197 NGN

2016 PLN to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PLN to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 22, valuing the pair at 91.3893. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 22, dropping to 48.1800.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 43.2093 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 49.1465 to the December average rate of 74.8294, the exchange rate registered a net change of 52.26% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 91.3893 was up 62.40% compared to the 2015 peak of 56.2733, 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 1,827,787 NGN
2015 Average 1,050,253 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 963,600 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 864,186.85 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

87.4764
45.6619
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to NGN 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 51.9510, compared to 78.4884 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 26.5374 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 51.9510
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 78.4884

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 23.5350 NGN (High: 73.9981 / Low: 50.4631). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.8266 NGN (High: 50.9801 / Low: 49.1535).

June Spread (Volatile) ±23.5350
February Spread (Stable) ±1.8266

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 3.0870 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.0870

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 83.9919) against the same month in 2015 (average: 52.8223), the exchange rate shifted by +31.1696 (+59.01%).

2016 Avg (August) 83.9919
2015 Avg (August) 52.8223

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 50.7170 48.1800 49.1465
February 50.9801 49.1535 50.2697
March 53.2742 49.9879 51.6716
April 53.4506 50.9614 52.3611
May 52.3262 50.1832 51.0338
June 73.9981 50.4631 57.2231
July 81.9835 70.4725 73.6978
August 91.3893 79.8304 83.9919
September 81.8797 79.5459 81.1707
October 82.0050 78.8657 80.1637
November 80.7991 74.6004 77.0767
December 76.2631 73.0496 74.8294