YEARLY HIGH
7.0343 UAH
YEARLY LOW
5.7926 UAH
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.4857 UAH

2016 PLN to UAH Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PLN to UAH exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 31, valuing the pair at 7.0343. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 12, dropping to 5.7926.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2417 UAH. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.0015 to the December average rate of 6.2461, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.07% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 7.0343 was down 9.77% compared to the 2015 peak of 7.7956, 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 140,686 UAH
2015 Average 115,714 UAH
Yearly Trough Low 115,852 UAH
Transaction Impact: A difference of 24,834.10 UAH purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

6.8969
5.9202
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to UAH 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 6.5120, compared to 6.4595 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0525 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.5120
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.4595

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.5543 UAH (High: 6.8733 / Low: 6.3190). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1619 UAH (High: 6.3573 / Low: 6.1954).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.5543
July Spread (Stable) ±0.1619

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.2705 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2705

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2016: 6.8155) against the same month in 2015 (average: 6.0612), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7543 (+12.44%).

2016 Avg (March) 6.8155
2015 Avg (March) 6.0612

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.2915 5.7926 6.0015
February 6.8733 6.3190 6.6889
March 7.0343 6.5692 6.8155
April 7.0159 6.4829 6.7249
May 6.6131 6.3336 6.4662
June 6.5650 6.1506 6.3750
July 6.3573 6.1954 6.2508
August 6.6774 6.3641 6.5477
September 6.9437 6.6969 6.8063
October 6.7722 6.4279 6.5882
November 6.5781 6.0862 6.3177
December 6.4979 6.0870 6.2461