YEARLY HIGH
0.7250 XCD
YEARLY LOW
0.6357 XCD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6855 XCD

2016 PLN to XCD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PLN to XCD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 4, valuing the pair at 0.7250. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 0.6357.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0893 XCD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6668 to the December average rate of 0.6420, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.71% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.7250 was down 5.18% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.7646, 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 14,499 XCD
2015 Average 14,339 XCD
Yearly Trough Low 12,714 XCD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,785.49 XCD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.7179
0.6351
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to XCD 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 0.6910, compared to 0.6800 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0109 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6910
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6800

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0509 XCD (High: 0.6945 / Low: 0.6436). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0166 XCD (High: 0.7067 / Low: 0.6901).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0509
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0166

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 0.0284 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0284

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 0.7110) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.7251), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0141 (-1.95%).

2016 Avg (April) 0.7110
2015 Avg (April) 0.7251

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6875 0.6534 0.6668
February 0.6913 0.6672 0.6824
March 0.7233 0.6774 0.7015
April 0.7250 0.6916 0.7110
May 0.7105 0.6813 0.6929
June 0.7115 0.6690 0.6913
July 0.6921 0.6748 0.6804
August 0.7131 0.6909 0.7030
September 0.7067 0.6901 0.7000
October 0.7068 0.6786 0.6916
November 0.6945 0.6436 0.6632
December 0.6536 0.6357 0.6420