2016 PLN to XOF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

155.9931 XOF

YEARLY LOW

145.8218 XOF

YEARLY AVERAGE

151.0456 XOF

2016 PLN to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PLN to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 4, valuing the pair at 155.9931. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 4, dropping to 145.8218.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.1713 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 149.8776 to the December average rate of 147.9007, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.32% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 155.9931 was down 5.16% compared to the 2015 peak of 164.4851, 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 3,119,863 XOF

2015 Average 3,139,721 XOF

Yearly Trough Low 2,916,436 XOF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 203,426.92 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

154.4580

147.3046

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to XOF 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 151.1494, compared to 150.9418 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2076 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 151.1494

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 150.9418

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 7.2074 XOF (High: 154.2668 / Low: 147.0594). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.1895 XOF (High: 151.1201 / Low: 148.9306).

January Spread (Volatile) ±7.2074

May Spread (Stable) ±2.1895

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 3.4496 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -3.4496

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 153.1750) against the same month in 2015 (average: 163.0333), the exchange rate shifted by -9.8583 (-6.05%).

2016 Avg (April) 153.1750

2015 Avg (April) 163.0333

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	154.2668	147.0594	149.8776
February	151.4676	149.1196	150.3063
March	155.7994	151.8647	153.8619
April	155.9931	149.4806	153.1750
May	151.1201	148.9306	149.7254
June	152.0962	147.4435	149.9502
July	151.8314	148.0705	149.8488
August	155.2380	150.9440	153.1903
September	153.8766	150.0857	152.2943
October	154.1930	151.6633	152.8209
November	153.3713	147.2585	149.5957
December	150.0790	145.8218	147.9007