YEARLY HIGH
28.4531 NPR
YEARLY LOW
25.5549 NPR
YEARLY AVERAGE
27.2681 NPR

2016 PLN to NPR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PLN to NPR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 6, valuing the pair at 28.4531. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 25.5549.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.8982 NPR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 26.5704 to the December average rate of 25.8021, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.89% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 28.4531 was down 1.81% compared to the 2015 peak of 28.9767, 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 569,062 NPR
2015 Average 544,574 NPR
Yearly Trough Low 511,098 NPR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 57,963.51 NPR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

28.1940
25.5846
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to NPR 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 27.4825, compared to 27.0537 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4288 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 27.4825
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 27.0537

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 1.4417 NPR (High: 27.4423 / Low: 26.0007). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6268 NPR (High: 27.9662 / Low: 27.3394).

November Spread (Volatile) ±1.4417
September Spread (Stable) ±0.6268

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 0.7880 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7880

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 27.9765) against the same month in 2015 (average: 26.8550), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1215 (+4.18%).

2016 Avg (April) 27.9765
2015 Avg (April) 26.8550

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 26.9828 26.2120 26.5704
February 27.9470 26.8123 27.5796
March 28.4086 27.1620 27.8063
April 28.4531 27.2776 27.9765
May 27.9413 27.1608 27.4361
June 28.2003 26.8747 27.5262
July 27.4649 26.7551 27.0692
August 28.2133 27.3965 27.8797
September 27.9662 27.3394 27.6957
October 27.8859 26.8766 27.3317
November 27.4423 26.0007 26.5437
December 26.2282 25.5549 25.8021