YEARLY HIGH
1.8862 PLN
YEARLY LOW
1.6645 PLN
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7515 PLN

2016 TOP to PLN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the TOP to PLN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 4, valuing the pair at 1.8862. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 2, dropping to 1.6645.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2217 PLN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7962 to the December average rate of 1.8475, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.86% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.8862 was down 3.75% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.9598, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,431 PLN
2015 Average 8,905 PLN
Yearly Trough Low 8,323 PLN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,108.57 PLN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.8622
1.6852
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TOP 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 1.7377, compared to 1.7654 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0277 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7377
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7654

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.1449 PLN (High: 1.8681 / Low: 1.7232). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0393 PLN (High: 1.7367 / Low: 1.6974).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1449
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0393

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 0.0571 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0571

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 1.8475) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.7562), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0912 (+5.19%).

2016 Avg (December) 1.8475
2015 Avg (December) 1.7562

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.8351 1.7587 1.7962
February 1.7681 1.6913 1.7391
March 1.7555 1.6712 1.7095
April 1.7689 1.6645 1.7061
May 1.7521 1.7096 1.7325
June 1.8148 1.6842 1.7429
July 1.7798 1.7062 1.7534
August 1.7345 1.6748 1.7000
September 1.7367 1.6974 1.7146
October 1.8008 1.6993 1.7572
November 1.8681 1.7232 1.8195
December 1.8862 1.8109 1.8475