YEARLY HIGH
0.3665 PLN
YEARLY LOW
0.2873 PLN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3287 PLN

2013 LSL to PLN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the LSL to PLN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 8, valuing the pair at 0.3665. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 0.2873.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0792 PLN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3547 to the December average rate of 0.2938, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.3665 was down 15.35% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.4330, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,833 PLN
2012 Average 1,986 PLN
Yearly Trough Low 1,436 PLN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 396.07 PLN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.3607
0.2877
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL 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 0.3456, compared to 0.3118 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0339 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3456
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3118

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0269 PLN (High: 0.3541 / Low: 0.3271). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0058 PLN (High: 0.3124 / Low: 0.3066).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0269
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0058

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2013. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0206 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0206

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 0.3547) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.4230), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0683 (-16.16%).

2013 Avg (January) 0.3547
2012 Avg (January) 0.4230

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3665 0.3437 0.3547
February 0.3596 0.3416 0.3511
March 0.3542 0.3456 0.3491
April 0.3543 0.3408 0.3490
May 0.3541 0.3271 0.3453
June 0.3324 0.3155 0.3247
July 0.3352 0.3239 0.3292
August 0.3242 0.3062 0.3157
September 0.3239 0.3087 0.3174
October 0.3124 0.3066 0.3100
November 0.3080 0.3018 0.3046
December 0.3032 0.2873 0.2938