YEARLY HIGH
0.3629 SGD
YEARLY LOW
0.3363 SGD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3503 SGD

2016 PLN to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PLN to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 4, valuing the pair at 0.3629. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 16, dropping to 0.3363.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0266 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3534 to the December average rate of 0.3414, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.40% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.3629 was down 5.49% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.3840, 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 7,258 SGD
2015 Average 7,294 SGD
Yearly Trough Low 6,726 SGD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 532.09 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.3579
0.3382
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to SGD 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 0.3529, compared to 0.3476 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0052 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3529
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3476

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0179 SGD (High: 0.3546 / Low: 0.3367). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0062 SGD (High: 0.3542 / Low: 0.3480).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0179
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0062

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 0.0077 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0077

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 0.3553) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.3622), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0069 (-1.91%).

2016 Avg (April) 0.3553
2015 Avg (April) 0.3622

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3612 0.3458 0.3534
February 0.3576 0.3514 0.3549
March 0.3612 0.3501 0.3562
April 0.3629 0.3460 0.3553
May 0.3542 0.3480 0.3512
June 0.3546 0.3367 0.3462
July 0.3441 0.3363 0.3399
August 0.3546 0.3439 0.3511
September 0.3563 0.3478 0.3526
October 0.3592 0.3504 0.3543
November 0.3561 0.3402 0.3466
December 0.3464 0.3363 0.3414