YEARLY HIGH
0.5140 PLN
YEARLY LOW
0.4390 PLN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4688 PLN

2012 BOB to PLN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BOB to PLN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 1, valuing the pair at 0.5140. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 0.4390.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0750 PLN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4918 to the December average rate of 0.4468, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.5140 was up 0.81% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.5099, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,570 PLN
2011 Average 2,129 PLN
Yearly Trough Low 2,195 PLN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 375.21 PLN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.4997
0.4420
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 0.4741, compared to 0.4635 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0106 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4741
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4635

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0523 PLN (High: 0.5094 / Low: 0.4571). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0107 PLN (High: 0.4606 / Low: 0.4499).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0523
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0107

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 0.0330 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0330

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 0.4949) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.3963), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0986 (+24.88%).

2012 Avg (June) 0.4949
2011 Avg (June) 0.3963

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5125 0.4644 0.4918
February 0.4698 0.4466 0.4588
March 0.4606 0.4499 0.4535
April 0.4667 0.4502 0.4605
May 0.5094 0.4571 0.4851
June 0.5140 0.4809 0.4949
July 0.4995 0.4783 0.4880
August 0.4789 0.4665 0.4724
September 0.4780 0.4434 0.4598
October 0.4602 0.4475 0.4530
November 0.4704 0.4512 0.4611
December 0.4565 0.4390 0.4468