YEARLY HIGH
0.6794 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.5951 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6454 WST

2016 PLN to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PLN to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 6, valuing the pair at 0.6794. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 0.5951.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0843 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6405 to the December average rate of 0.6035, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.78% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.6794 was down 4.39% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.7106, 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 13,587 WST
2015 Average 13,401 WST
Yearly Trough Low 11,902 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,685.18 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.6676
0.5976
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to WST 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 0.6527, compared to 0.6381 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0146 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6527
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6381

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0480 WST (High: 0.6506 / Low: 0.6025). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0118 WST (High: 0.6586 / Low: 0.6469).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0480
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0118

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 0.0279 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0279

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 0.6617) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.6639), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0022 (-0.32%).

2016 Avg (April) 0.6617
2015 Avg (April) 0.6639

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6623 0.6191 0.6405
February 0.6686 0.6401 0.6521
March 0.6721 0.6446 0.6593
April 0.6794 0.6443 0.6617
May 0.6710 0.6454 0.6540
June 0.6645 0.6267 0.6484
July 0.6585 0.6259 0.6395
August 0.6703 0.6497 0.6613
September 0.6586 0.6469 0.6551
October 0.6624 0.6353 0.6487
November 0.6506 0.6025 0.6207
December 0.6186 0.5951 0.6035