YEARLY HIGH
8.6832 TWD
YEARLY LOW
7.5192 TWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.1857 TWD

2016 PLN to TWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PLN to TWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 4, valuing the pair at 8.6832. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 7.5192.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1640 TWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.2525 to the December average rate of 7.6076, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.81% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 8.6832 was down 3.05% compared to the 2015 peak of 8.9566, 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 173,664 TWD
2015 Average 168,648 TWD
Yearly Trough Low 150,384 TWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 23,279.98 TWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

8.5997
7.5174
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to TWD 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 8.3769, compared to 7.9946 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3822 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.3769
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.9946

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.5073 TWD (High: 8.0961 / Low: 7.5888). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1538 TWD (High: 8.2318 / Low: 8.0780).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.5073
September Spread (Stable) ±0.1538

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 0.2851 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2851

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 8.5095) against the same month in 2015 (average: 8.3282), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1813 (+2.18%).

2016 Avg (April) 8.5095
2015 Avg (April) 8.3282

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.3777 8.1167 8.2525
February 8.4803 8.2556 8.4045
March 8.6495 8.3025 8.4789
April 8.6832 8.2816 8.5095
May 8.4802 8.2378 8.3438
June 8.4771 8.0420 8.2719
July 8.1710 7.9702 8.0816
August 8.3443 8.1074 8.2213
September 8.2318 8.0780 8.1692
October 8.2243 7.9596 8.0866
November 8.0961 7.5888 7.8015
December 7.7459 7.5192 7.6076