YEARLY HIGH
164.9085 SOS
YEARLY LOW
132.0891 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
150.6793 SOS

2016 PLN to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PLN to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 3, valuing the pair at 164.9085. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 24, dropping to 132.0891.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 32.8194 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 152.8011 to the December average rate of 136.1722, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.88% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 164.9085 was down 18.24% compared to the 2015 peak of 201.6896, 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 3,298,171 SOS
2015 Average 3,582,599 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 2,641,782 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 656,388.18 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

162.8971
133.7427
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to SOS 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 155.3884, compared to 145.9703 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 9.4181 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 155.3884
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 145.9703

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 15.4080 SOS (High: 148.4043 / Low: 132.9963). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.2138 SOS (High: 153.2427 / Low: 149.0289).

November Spread (Volatile) ±15.4080
September Spread (Stable) ±4.2138

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 7.8570 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -7.8570

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 160.4675) against the same month in 2015 (average: 188.2292), the exchange rate shifted by -27.7617 (-14.75%).

2016 Avg (April) 160.4675
2015 Avg (April) 188.2292

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 158.2471 148.8255 152.8011
February 157.0749 151.0541 154.8331
March 164.4421 152.8467 159.0017
April 164.9085 154.9150 160.4675
May 159.6491 149.8731 154.8721
June 155.3084 144.9441 150.3546
July 148.3846 143.1014 146.6486
August 153.4550 148.0412 151.6860
September 153.2427 149.0289 151.3067
October 153.2820 144.8906 148.9326
November 148.4043 132.9963 141.0755
December 140.8001 132.0891 136.1722