YEARLY HIGH
1.1335 PLN
YEARLY LOW
0.9935 PLN
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0516 PLN

2016 SAR to PLN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SAR to PLN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 1.1335. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 4, dropping to 0.9935.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1400 PLN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0798 to the December average rate of 1.1217, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.88% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.1335 was up 5.34% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.0760, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 5,668 PLN
2015 Average 5,026 PLN
Yearly Trough Low 4,968 PLN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 700.00 PLN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.1325
1.0031
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR to PLN 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 1.0432, compared to 1.0599 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0167 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0432
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0599

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0833 PLN (High: 1.1193 / Low: 1.0361). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0248 PLN (High: 1.0429 / Low: 1.0182).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0833
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0248

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0350 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0350

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 1.1217) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.0498), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0719 (+6.85%).

2016 Avg (December) 1.1217
2015 Avg (December) 1.0498

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1015 1.0463 1.0798
February 1.0799 1.0415 1.0555
March 1.0632 0.9957 1.0270
April 1.0420 0.9935 1.0139
May 1.0578 1.0143 1.0402
June 1.0773 1.0132 1.0429
July 1.0678 1.0399 1.0588
August 1.0418 1.0093 1.0238
September 1.0429 1.0182 1.0281
October 1.0605 1.0191 1.0410
November 1.1193 1.0361 1.0861
December 1.1335 1.1011 1.1217