YEARLY HIGH
0.4688 PLN
YEARLY LOW
0.3939 PLN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4265 PLN

2012 BWP to PLN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BWP to PLN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 7, valuing the pair at 0.4688. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 8, dropping to 0.3939.

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 0.4548 to the December average rate of 0.3976, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.4688 was up 1.74% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.4608, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,344 PLN
2011 Average 2,160 PLN
Yearly Trough Low 1,969 PLN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 374.86 PLN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.4605
0.3919
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP 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 0.4377, compared to 0.4153 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0224 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4377
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4153

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0307 PLN (High: 0.4688 / Low: 0.4382). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0072 PLN (High: 0.4304 / Low: 0.4232).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0307
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0072

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 0.0178 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0178

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.4548) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.4389), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0159 (+3.62%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.4548
2011 Avg (January) 0.4389

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4688 0.4382 0.4548
February 0.4449 0.4276 0.4370
March 0.4373 0.4254 0.4313
April 0.4304 0.4232 0.4268
May 0.4489 0.4241 0.4376
June 0.4517 0.4315 0.4385
July 0.4452 0.4333 0.4400
August 0.4346 0.4193 0.4274
September 0.4297 0.4065 0.4186
October 0.4140 0.3939 0.4030
November 0.4135 0.3969 0.4051
December 0.4040 0.3942 0.3976