YEARLY HIGH
0.2684 USD
YEARLY LOW
0.2352 USD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2538 USD

2016 PLN to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PLN to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 4, valuing the pair at 0.2684. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 0.2352.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0332 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2469 to the December average rate of 0.2377, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.73% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.2684 was down 5.18% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.2831, 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 5,368 USD
2015 Average 5,308 USD
Yearly Trough Low 4,704 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 663.71 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.2656
0.2351
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to USD 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 0.2557, compared to 0.2519 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0039 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2557
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2519

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0192 USD (High: 0.2573 / Low: 0.2382). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0061 USD (High: 0.2618 / Low: 0.2557).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0192
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0061

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 0.0105 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0105

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 0.2631) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.2685), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0054 (-2.01%).

2016 Avg (April) 0.2631
2015 Avg (April) 0.2685

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2545 0.2419 0.2469
February 0.2559 0.2470 0.2527
March 0.2678 0.2508 0.2597
April 0.2684 0.2559 0.2631
May 0.2629 0.2521 0.2564
June 0.2632 0.2475 0.2557
July 0.2564 0.2497 0.2518
August 0.2642 0.2560 0.2605
September 0.2618 0.2557 0.2593
October 0.2615 0.2514 0.2562
November 0.2573 0.2382 0.2457
December 0.2421 0.2352 0.2377