YEARLY HIGH
1.3220 PLN
YEARLY LOW
1.1506 PLN
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2337 PLN

2012 PEN to PLN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PEN to PLN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 1.3220. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 29, dropping to 1.1506.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1714 PLN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2588 to the December average rate of 1.2161, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.39% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.3220 was up 1.57% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.3016, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,610 PLN
2011 Average 5,388 PLN
Yearly Trough Low 5,753 PLN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 857.21 PLN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.3029
1.1592
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN 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 1.2237, compared to 1.2437 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0200 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2237
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2437

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.1195 PLN (High: 1.3098 / Low: 1.1903). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0324 PLN (High: 1.1914 / Low: 1.1590).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1195
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0324

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0802 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0802

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 1.2910) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.0199), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2710 (+26.57%).

2012 Avg (July) 1.2910
2011 Avg (July) 1.0199

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3098 1.1903 1.2588
February 1.2087 1.1506 1.1786
March 1.1914 1.1590 1.1712
April 1.2085 1.1647 1.1944
May 1.3085 1.1918 1.2560
June 1.3199 1.2592 1.2830
July 1.3220 1.2569 1.2910
August 1.2815 1.2438 1.2604
September 1.2800 1.1916 1.2326
October 1.2392 1.2060 1.2219
November 1.2602 1.2185 1.2400
December 1.2378 1.1972 1.2161