YEARLY HIGH
0.3213 PLN
YEARLY LOW
0.2702 PLN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2973 PLN

2016 SCR to PLN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SCR to PLN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 22, valuing the pair at 0.3213. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 14, dropping to 0.2702.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0511 PLN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3098 to the December average rate of 0.3143, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.44% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.3213 was down 2.42% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.3293, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,607 PLN
2015 Average 1,419 PLN
Yearly Trough Low 1,351 PLN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 255.51 PLN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.3174
0.2800
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 0.2950, compared to 0.2996 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0045 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2950
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2996

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.0341 PLN (High: 0.3064 / Low: 0.2723). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0115 PLN (High: 0.2975 / Low: 0.2861).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0341
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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0141 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0141

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.3143) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.3085), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0058 (+1.87%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.3143
2015 Avg (December) 0.3085

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3213 0.2983 0.3098
February 0.3064 0.2723 0.2957
March 0.3002 0.2752 0.2899
April 0.3039 0.2702 0.2831
May 0.3027 0.2803 0.2929
June 0.3171 0.2886 0.2988
July 0.3139 0.2918 0.3018
August 0.2973 0.2840 0.2901
September 0.2975 0.2861 0.2910
October 0.3022 0.2870 0.2947
November 0.3165 0.2909 0.3054
December 0.3213 0.3083 0.3143