2012 PLN to ARS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.5972 ARS

YEARLY LOW

1.2224 ARS

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.3993 ARS

2012 PLN to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PLN to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 1.5972. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 1.2224.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3748 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2751 to the December average rate of 1.5631, the exchange rate registered a net change of 22.58% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.5972 was up 3.56% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.5422, 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 31,943 ARS

2011 Average 27,949 ARS

Yearly Trough Low 24,447 ARS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,495.61 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.5918

1.2463

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to ARS 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 1.3432, compared to 1.4554 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1122 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3432

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4554

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.1401 ARS (High: 1.4016 / Low: 1.2615). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0373 ARS (High: 1.5113 / Low: 1.4739).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1401

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0373

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 0.0561 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0561

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 1.5631) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.2617), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3014 (+23.89%).

2012 Avg (December) 1.5631

2011 Avg (December) 1.2617

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.3529	1.2224	1.2751
February	1.4181	1.3404	1.3740
March	1.4078	1.3682	1.3915
April	1.4062	1.3664	1.3844
May	1.4016	1.2615	1.3282
June	1.3461	1.2501	1.3058
July	1.3699	1.3082	1.3364
August	1.4182	1.3667	1.3963
September	1.5076	1.3901	1.4556
October	1.5113	1.4739	1.4931
November	1.5313	1.4534	1.4879
December	1.5972	1.5228	1.5631