YEARLY HIGH
0.6008 TOP
YEARLY LOW
0.5302 TOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5714 TOP

2016 PLN to TOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PLN to TOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 2, valuing the pair at 0.6008. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 4, dropping to 0.5302.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0706 TOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5568 to the December average rate of 0.5414, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.77% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.6008 was down 0.95% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.6065, 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 12,015 TOP
2015 Average 11,246 TOP
Yearly Trough Low 10,603 TOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,412.33 TOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.5930
0.5367
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to TOP 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 0.5758, compared to 0.5671 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0087 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5758
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5671

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0450 TOP (High: 0.5803 / Low: 0.5353). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0133 TOP (High: 0.5891 / Low: 0.5758).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0450
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0133

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 0.0193 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0193

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 0.5863) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.5438), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0425 (+7.81%).

2016 Avg (April) 0.5863
2015 Avg (April) 0.5438

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5686 0.5449 0.5568
February 0.5913 0.5656 0.5751
March 0.5984 0.5697 0.5851
April 0.6008 0.5653 0.5863
May 0.5849 0.5707 0.5772
June 0.5938 0.5510 0.5740
July 0.5861 0.5618 0.5704
August 0.5971 0.5766 0.5883
September 0.5891 0.5758 0.5833
October 0.5885 0.5553 0.5693
November 0.5803 0.5353 0.5499
December 0.5522 0.5302 0.5414