YEARLY HIGH
0.3094 PLN
YEARLY LOW
0.2494 PLN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2677 PLN

2016 ARS to PLN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ARS to PLN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 17, valuing the pair at 0.3094. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 1, dropping to 0.2494.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0600 PLN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2989 to the December average rate of 0.2657, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.11% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.3094 was down 31.25% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.4500, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,547 PLN
2015 Average 2,046 PLN
Yearly Trough Low 1,247 PLN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 299.92 PLN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.3032
0.2512
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS 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 0.2738, compared to 0.2616 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0122 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2738
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2616

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.0344 PLN (High: 0.2877 / Low: 0.2534). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0067 PLN (High: 0.2612 / Low: 0.2545).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0344
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0067

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0309 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0309

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.2989) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.4274), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1286 (-30.08%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.2989
2015 Avg (January) 0.4274

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3094 0.2879 0.2989
February 0.2877 0.2534 0.2679
March 0.2644 0.2532 0.2585
April 0.2729 0.2523 0.2642
May 0.2839 0.2675 0.2763
June 0.2867 0.2631 0.2767
July 0.2726 0.2601 0.2666
August 0.2612 0.2545 0.2588
September 0.2616 0.2494 0.2555
October 0.2622 0.2494 0.2572
November 0.2707 0.2577 0.2656
December 0.2724 0.2586 0.2657