YEARLY HIGH
0.5475 PLN
YEARLY LOW
0.4695 PLN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4984 PLN

2016 SBD to PLN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SBD to PLN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 0.5475. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 4, dropping to 0.4695.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0780 PLN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4976 to the December average rate of 0.5333, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.17% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.5475 was up 8.05% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.5067, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,737 PLN
2015 Average 2,399 PLN
Yearly Trough Low 2,347 PLN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 390.14 PLN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.5387
0.4741
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 0.4915, compared to 0.5054 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0139 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4915
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5054

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0350 PLN (High: 0.5287 / Low: 0.4937). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0115 PLN (High: 0.4988 / Low: 0.4873).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0350
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0115

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 0.0126 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0126

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.5333) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.4865), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0468 (+9.62%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.5333
2015 Avg (December) 0.4865

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5055 0.4829 0.4976
February 0.4979 0.4804 0.4872
March 0.4935 0.4713 0.4832
April 0.4949 0.4695 0.4795
May 0.5087 0.4877 0.5003
June 0.5181 0.4872 0.5011
July 0.5103 0.4938 0.5033
August 0.4982 0.4845 0.4907
September 0.4988 0.4873 0.4920
October 0.5065 0.4879 0.4979
November 0.5287 0.4937 0.5151
December 0.5475 0.5184 0.5333