2016 PLN to RUB Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 PLN to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the PLN to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 11, valuing the pair at 20.3615. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 14.3023.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.0592 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.8906 to the December average rate of 14.7453, the exchange rate registered a net change of -21.94% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 20.3615 was up 5.99% compared to the 2015 peak of 19.2116, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 PLN based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
PLN to RUB Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 17.9323, compared to 16.0793 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.8529 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was April, with a trading range of 1.6361 RUB (High: 18.3722 / Low: 16.7361). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4437 RUB (High: 16.8960 / Low: 16.4523).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 1.3676 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 19.5077) against the same month in 2015 (average: 17.4850), the exchange rate shifted by +2.0227 (+11.57%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19.9354 | 18.3651 | 18.8906 |
| February | 20.3615 | 18.8444 | 19.5077 |
| March | 18.5035 | 17.8085 | 18.1401 |
| April | 18.3722 | 16.7361 | 17.5185 |
| May | 17.4135 | 16.6201 | 16.8986 |
| June | 17.0505 | 16.0538 | 16.6380 |
| July | 16.9477 | 15.8570 | 16.2077 |
| August | 17.2621 | 16.6668 | 16.8973 |
| September | 16.8960 | 16.4523 | 16.7251 |
| October | 16.4464 | 15.6552 | 16.0421 |
| November | 16.5092 | 15.3026 | 15.8585 |
| December | 15.3394 | 14.3023 | 14.7453 |