YEARLY HIGH
5807.1956 STD
YEARLY LOW
5261.2694 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
5616.3548 STD

2016 PLN to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PLN to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 29, valuing the pair at 5807.1956. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 24, dropping to 5261.2694.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 545.9262 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5564.0075 to the December average rate of 5532.1558, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.57% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 5807.1956 was down 5.48% compared to the 2015 peak of 6143.8423, 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 116,143,912 STD
2015 Average 117,129,914 STD
Yearly Trough Low 105,225,388 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,918,523.84 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

5741.7517
5513.1016
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to STD 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 5611.8677, compared to 5620.8419 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 8.9742 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5611.8677
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5620.8419

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 413.5097 STD (High: 5674.7791 / Low: 5261.2694). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 80.4953 STD (High: 5587.3811 / Low: 5506.8858).

June Spread (Volatile) ±413.5097
May Spread (Stable) ±80.4953

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 126.6545 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -126.6545

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2016: 5722.6975) against the same month in 2015 (average: 5936.1331), the exchange rate shifted by -213.4356 (-3.60%).

2016 Avg (March) 5722.6975
2015 Avg (March) 5936.1331

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5723.4003 5453.5998 5564.0075
February 5631.2641 5547.2596 5593.4167
March 5807.1956 5639.3831 5722.6975
April 5788.0967 5510.0473 5674.6104
May 5587.3811 5506.8858 5547.9559
June 5674.7791 5261.2694 5568.5184
July 5654.9415 5495.1509 5572.5479
August 5764.1485 5609.0787 5694.2163
September 5718.8366 5598.9968 5668.7665
October 5742.2227 5633.0177 5683.9915
November 5729.5276 5489.5448 5573.3735
December 5598.3316 5432.3547 5532.1558