YEARLY HIGH
1.6483 SDG
YEARLY LOW
1.4784 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5638 SDG

2016 PLN to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PLN to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 8, valuing the pair at 1.6483. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 22, dropping to 1.4784.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1699 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5103 to the December average rate of 1.5433, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.19% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.6483 was down 2.43% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.6894, 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 32,965 SDG
2015 Average 31,909 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 29,568 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,397.52 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.6137
1.5009
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to SDG 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 1.5593, compared to 1.5682 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0089 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5593
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5682

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.1033 SDG (High: 1.6483 / Low: 1.5450). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0383 SDG (High: 1.5569 / Low: 1.5185).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1033
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0383

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0439 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0439

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 1.5872) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.5384), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0489 (+3.18%).

2016 Avg (November) 1.5872
2015 Avg (November) 1.5384

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5700 1.4784 1.5103
February 1.5625 1.5064 1.5410
March 1.6339 1.5320 1.5830
April 1.6370 1.5608 1.6043
May 1.6010 1.5342 1.5613
June 1.6012 1.5029 1.5559
July 1.5569 1.5185 1.5314
August 1.6043 1.5555 1.5832
September 1.6009 1.5531 1.5787
October 1.6218 1.5480 1.5855
November 1.6483 1.5450 1.5872
December 1.5687 1.5288 1.5433