2016 PLN to XAF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

154.8243 XAF

YEARLY LOW

146.0241 XAF

YEARLY AVERAGE

150.5682 XAF

2016 PLN to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PLN to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 31, valuing the pair at 154.8243. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 5, dropping to 146.0241.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.8001 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 149.1830 to the December average rate of 148.0393, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.77% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 154.8243 was down 5.98% compared to the 2015 peak of 164.6674, 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 3,096,486 XAF

2015 Average 3,139,586 XAF

Yearly Trough Low 2,920,483 XAF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 176,002.85 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

153.5989

147.5339

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to XAF 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 150.4159, compared to 150.7206 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3047 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 150.4159

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 150.7206

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 7.6364 XAF (High: 153.8141 / Low: 146.1777). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.1466 XAF (High: 150.0407 / Low: 147.8941).

January Spread (Volatile) ±7.6364

May Spread (Stable) ±2.1466

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 3.3711 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -3.3711

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2016: 153.0935) against the same month in 2015 (average: 159.0680), the exchange rate shifted by -5.9744 (-3.76%).

2016 Avg (March) 153.0935

2015 Avg (March) 159.0680

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	153.8141	146.1777	149.1830
February	150.7071	147.6569	149.3858
March	154.8243	151.1771	153.0935
April	154.7071	148.9427	152.3137
May	150.0407	147.8941	148.9426
June	151.9102	147.4058	149.5766
July	151.1187	147.9710	149.5476
August	154.3213	150.7627	152.8161
September	153.4565	150.1524	152.0475
October	153.8657	151.4282	152.5115
November	152.4661	147.2451	149.3614
December	149.7302	146.0241	148.0393