YEARLY HIGH
1.9452 PLN
YEARLY LOW
1.4779 PLN
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6726 PLN

2012 BRL to PLN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BRL to PLN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 1.9452. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 1.4779.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4673 PLN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8937 to the December average rate of 1.5004, the exchange rate registered a net change of -20.77% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.9452 was up 3.53% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.8789, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 BRL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 48,629 PLN
2011 Average 44,273 PLN
Yearly Trough Low 36,948 PLN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,681.80 PLN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.9330
1.4610
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL 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 1.7606, compared to 1.5847 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1759 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7606
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5847

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was June, with a trading range of 0.1158 PLN (High: 1.7589 / Low: 1.6431). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0445 PLN (High: 1.5834 / Low: 1.5389).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.1158
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0445

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2012. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0918 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0918

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 1.8937) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.7394), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1542 (+8.87%).

2012 Avg (January) 1.8937
2011 Avg (January) 1.7394

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.9452 1.8395 1.8937
February 1.8777 1.7807 1.8393
March 1.8040 1.7077 1.7475
April 1.7474 1.6673 1.7143
May 1.7599 1.6482 1.6924
June 1.7589 1.6431 1.6763
July 1.7081 1.6305 1.6779
August 1.6501 1.6007 1.6274
September 1.6416 1.5364 1.5831
October 1.5834 1.5389 1.5587
November 1.6026 1.4950 1.5606
December 1.5318 1.4779 1.5004