YEARLY HIGH
2.1301 SBD
YEARLY LOW
1.8265 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.0082 SBD

2016 PLN to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PLN to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 4, valuing the pair at 2.1301. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 1.8265.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3036 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0101 to the December average rate of 1.8755, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.70% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.1301 was down 2.22% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.1784, 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 42,601 SBD
2015 Average 41,708 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 36,530 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,071.46 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.1072
1.8544
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to SBD 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 2.0356, compared to 1.9808 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0548 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0356
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9808

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.1343 SBD (High: 2.0257 / Low: 1.8914). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0474 SBD (High: 2.0523 / Low: 2.0049).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1343
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0474

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0870 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0870

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 2.0861) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.0838), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0024 (+0.11%).

2016 Avg (April) 2.0861
2015 Avg (April) 2.0838

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.0709 1.9782 2.0101
February 2.0816 2.0086 2.0526
March 2.1218 2.0265 2.0699
April 2.1301 2.0208 2.0861
May 2.0503 1.9658 1.9991
June 2.0526 1.9302 1.9960
July 2.0251 1.9595 1.9871
August 2.0641 2.0072 2.0381
September 2.0523 2.0049 2.0328
October 2.0494 1.9743 2.0088
November 2.0257 1.8914 1.9426
December 1.9290 1.8265 1.8755