YEARLY HIGH
0.8427 TRY
YEARLY LOW
0.7235 TRY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7663 TRY

2016 PLN to TRY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PLN to TRY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 0.8427. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 0.7235.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1192 TRY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7409 to the December average rate of 0.8326, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.38% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.8427 was up 2.53% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.8219, 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 16,854 TRY
2015 Average 14,449 TRY
Yearly Trough Low 14,471 TRY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,383.08 TRY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.8417
0.7317
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to TRY 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 0.7465, compared to 0.7861 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0396 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7465
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7861

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was July, with a trading range of 0.0504 TRY (High: 0.7746 / Low: 0.7242). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0179 TRY (High: 0.8427 / Low: 0.8248).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0504
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0179

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0088 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0088

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.8326) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.7418), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0908 (+12.24%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.8326
2015 Avg (December) 0.7418

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7582 0.7235 0.7409
February 0.7521 0.7285 0.7441
March 0.7582 0.7350 0.7483
April 0.7580 0.7267 0.7459
May 0.7669 0.7324 0.7543
June 0.7617 0.7265 0.7454
July 0.7746 0.7242 0.7481
August 0.7817 0.7570 0.7711
September 0.7841 0.7551 0.7696
October 0.8012 0.7746 0.7868
November 0.8284 0.7948 0.8085
December 0.8427 0.8248 0.8326