YEARLY HIGH
0.1211 PLN
YEARLY LOW
0.0920 PLN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1049 PLN

2012 GMD to PLN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GMD to PLN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 7, valuing the pair at 0.1211. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 18, dropping to 0.0920.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0291 PLN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1144 to the December average rate of 0.1007, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.00% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1211 was up 0.08% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1210, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 605 PLN
2011 Average 526 PLN
Yearly Trough Low 460 PLN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 145.29 PLN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1164
0.0925
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD 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 0.1083, compared to 0.1014 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0069 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1083
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1014

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was November, with a trading range of 0.0161 PLN (High: 0.1097 / Low: 0.0935). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0041 PLN (High: 0.1052 / Low: 0.1011).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0161
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0041

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 0.0102 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0102

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.1144) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1051), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0093 (+8.83%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.1144
2011 Avg (January) 0.1051

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1211 0.1063 0.1144
February 0.1078 0.1003 0.1042
March 0.1052 0.1011 0.1026
April 0.1101 0.1037 0.1073
May 0.1156 0.1046 0.1103
June 0.1172 0.1061 0.1110
July 0.1110 0.1055 0.1082
August 0.1057 0.0989 0.1036
September 0.1012 0.0940 0.0971
October 0.0967 0.0920 0.0945
November 0.1097 0.0935 0.1043
December 0.1060 0.0946 0.1007