YEARLY HIGH
4.1592 SZL
YEARLY LOW
3.2602 SZL
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.7317 SZL

2016 PLN to SZL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PLN to SZL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 4.1592. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 12, dropping to 3.2602.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8990 SZL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.0166 to the December average rate of 3.2985, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.88% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 4.1592 was up 4.48% compared to the 2015 peak of 3.9809, 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 83,185 SZL
2015 Average 67,690 SZL
Yearly Trough Low 65,204 SZL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17,980.60 SZL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

4.0884
3.2267
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to SZL 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 3.9371, compared to 3.5263 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4108 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.9371
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.5263

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was April, with a trading range of 0.3447 SZL (High: 4.0392 / Low: 3.6944). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0784 SZL (High: 3.3386 / Low: 3.2602).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.3447
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0784

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.2299 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2299

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 4.0166) against the same month in 2015 (average: 3.1491), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8675 (+27.55%).

2016 Avg (January) 4.0166
2015 Avg (January) 3.1491

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.1592 3.9042 4.0166
February 4.0715 3.8416 3.9926
March 4.1075 3.8886 3.9902
April 4.0392 3.6944 3.8451
May 4.0098 3.7168 3.9222
June 3.9857 3.7444 3.8558
July 3.6925 3.5758 3.6259
August 3.6961 3.4923 3.5805
September 3.7463 3.5459 3.6508
October 3.6769 3.4519 3.5690
November 3.5125 3.3300 3.4333
December 3.3386 3.2602 3.2985