YEARLY HIGH
0.2042 PLN
YEARLY LOW
0.1681 PLN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1833 PLN

2012 ETB to PLN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ETB to PLN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 7, valuing the pair at 0.2042. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 0.1681.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0361 PLN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1959 to the December average rate of 0.1712, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.62% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.2042 was down 14.14% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.2378, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,021 PLN
2011 Average 944 PLN
Yearly Trough Low 840 PLN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 180.42 PLN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1984
0.1687
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 0.1873, compared to 0.1793 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0080 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1873
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1793

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0211 PLN (High: 0.2008 / Low: 0.1797). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0048 PLN (High: 0.1776 / Low: 0.1728).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0211
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0048

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 0.0137 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0137

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.1959) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.2290), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0331 (-14.45%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.1959
2011 Avg (January) 0.2290

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2042 0.1847 0.1959
February 0.1870 0.1767 0.1822
March 0.1829 0.1776 0.1795
April 0.1840 0.1785 0.1817
May 0.2008 0.1797 0.1905
June 0.2026 0.1888 0.1938
July 0.1946 0.1866 0.1903
August 0.1858 0.1810 0.1837
September 0.1856 0.1719 0.1781
October 0.1776 0.1728 0.1749
November 0.1811 0.1733 0.1775
December 0.1750 0.1681 0.1712