2012 PLN to AFN Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 PLN to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the PLN to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 16.8732. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 12.9271.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.9460 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.6201 to the December average rate of 16.4925, the exchange rate registered a net change of 21.09% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 16.8732 was up 3.71% compared to the 2011 peak of 16.2701, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 PLN based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
PLN to AFN Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 14.6712, compared to 15.5283 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8572 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 1.7212 AFN (High: 15.3576 / Low: 13.6364). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3927 AFN (High: 14.8566 / Low: 14.4639).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween June and October, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.7763 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 16.4925) against the same month in 2011 (average: 13.6756), the exchange rate shifted by +2.8169 (+20.60%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14.4475 | 12.9271 | 13.6201 |
| February | 15.6989 | 14.4409 | 15.2268 |
| March | 15.6453 | 15.2137 | 15.4536 |
| April | 15.5243 | 15.0434 | 15.2141 |
| May | 15.3576 | 13.6364 | 14.4377 |
| June | 14.4261 | 13.5202 | 14.0746 |
| July | 14.4310 | 13.8546 | 14.1962 |
| August | 14.8566 | 14.4639 | 14.6612 |
| September | 15.9345 | 14.4888 | 15.3563 |
| October | 16.5026 | 15.9497 | 16.2512 |
| November | 16.5779 | 15.8619 | 16.2126 |
| December | 16.8732 | 16.0668 | 16.4925 |