YEARLY HIGH
0.0676 PLN
YEARLY LOW
0.0560 PLN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0619 PLN

2012 BTN to PLN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BTN to PLN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 0.0676. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 0.0560.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0116 PLN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0662 to the December average rate of 0.0571, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.74% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0676 was down 0.53% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0680, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 338 PLN
2011 Average 318 PLN
Yearly Trough Low 280 PLN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 58.14 PLN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0671
0.0562
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BTN 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 0.0628, compared to 0.0609 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0019 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0628
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0609

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0066 PLN (High: 0.0675 / Low: 0.0608). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0018 PLN (High: 0.0651 / Low: 0.0633).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0066
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0018

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0023 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0023

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.0662) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0642), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0020 (+3.13%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.0662
2011 Avg (January) 0.0642

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0676 0.0645 0.0662
February 0.0658 0.0615 0.0642
March 0.0638 0.0608 0.0622
April 0.0627 0.0599 0.0614
May 0.0631 0.0594 0.0616
June 0.0642 0.0594 0.0613
July 0.0675 0.0608 0.0637
August 0.0651 0.0633 0.0641
September 0.0648 0.0588 0.0618
October 0.0631 0.0586 0.0597
November 0.0600 0.0569 0.0588
December 0.0586 0.0560 0.0571