YEARLY HIGH
2.2492 NOK
YEARLY LOW
2.0029 NOK
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.1307 NOK

2016 PLN to NOK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PLN to NOK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 2.2492. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 3, dropping to 2.0029.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2464 NOK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1753 to the December average rate of 2.0373, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.34% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.2492 was down 0.52% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.2610, 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 44,985 NOK
2015 Average 42,771 NOK
Yearly Trough Low 40,057 NOK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,927.84 NOK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.2148
2.0212
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to NOK 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 2.1577, compared to 2.1037 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0540 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1577
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1037

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.1379 NOK (High: 2.2492 / Low: 2.1113). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0274 NOK (High: 2.1260 / Low: 2.0986).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1379
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0274

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0530 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0530

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 2.1753) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.0880), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0873 (+4.18%).

2016 Avg (January) 2.1753
2015 Avg (January) 2.0880

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.2492 2.1113 2.1753
February 2.1972 2.1457 2.1741
March 2.2298 2.1607 2.1986
April 2.2352 2.1009 2.1644
May 2.1260 2.0986 2.1114
June 2.1380 2.1075 2.1226
July 2.1709 2.0884 2.1324
August 2.2041 2.1317 2.1632
September 2.1550 2.0903 2.1305
October 2.1163 2.0717 2.0909
November 2.1084 2.0306 2.0679
December 2.0706 2.0029 2.0373