YEARLY HIGH
1.0594 RON
YEARLY LOW
1.0016 RON
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0293 RON

2016 PLN to RON Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PLN to RON exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 1.0594. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 5, dropping to 1.0016.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0578 RON. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0296 to the December average rate of 1.0189, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.0594 was down 4.72% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.1119, 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 21,189 RON
2015 Average 21,257 RON
Yearly Trough Low 20,032 RON
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,156.66 RON purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.0452
1.0165
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to RON 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 1.0297, compared to 1.0290 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0297
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0290

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0497 RON (High: 1.0594 / Low: 1.0097). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0123 RON (High: 1.0246 / Low: 1.0122).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0497
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0123

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0168 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0168

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 1.0296) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.0501), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0205 (-1.95%).

2016 Avg (January) 1.0296
2015 Avg (January) 1.0501

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0594 1.0097 1.0296
February 1.0285 1.0103 1.0199
March 1.0530 1.0288 1.0416
April 1.0524 1.0176 1.0375
May 1.0291 1.0127 1.0209
June 1.0415 1.0145 1.0286
July 1.0246 1.0122 1.0203
August 1.0457 1.0212 1.0365
September 1.0385 1.0193 1.0292
October 1.0540 1.0341 1.0428
November 1.0450 1.0140 1.0261
December 1.0314 1.0016 1.0189