YEARLY HIGH
2.5389 BWP
YEARLY LOW
2.1329 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.3487 BWP

2012 PLN to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PLN to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 8, valuing the pair at 2.5389. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 2.1329.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4060 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1997 to the December average rate of 2.5152, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.34% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.5389 was up 4.75% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.4238, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 PLN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 50,777 BWP
2011 Average 46,325 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 42,658 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,119.64 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.5467
2.1682
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to BWP 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 2.2861, compared to 2.4113 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1252 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2861
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.4113

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.1493 BWP (High: 2.2822 / Low: 2.1329). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0396 BWP (High: 2.3632 / Low: 2.3236).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1493
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0396

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0572 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0572

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2012: 2.4814) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2.3030), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1784 (+7.75%).

2012 Avg (October) 2.4814
2011 Avg (October) 2.3030

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.2822 2.1329 2.1997
February 2.3386 2.2474 2.2887
March 2.3509 2.2865 2.3189
April 2.3632 2.3236 2.3428
May 2.3577 2.2278 2.2856
June 2.3176 2.2140 2.2810
July 2.3078 2.2462 2.2726
August 2.3852 2.3007 2.3400
September 2.4599 2.3270 2.3893
October 2.5389 2.4155 2.4814
November 2.5194 2.4186 2.4693
December 2.5369 2.4750 2.5152