2012 PLN to BDT Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 PLN to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the PLN to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 8, valuing the pair at 26.7110. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 1, dropping to 22.9480.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.7630 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 24.5859 to the December average rate of 25.8788, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.26% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 26.7110 was down 3.32% compared to the 2011 peak of 27.6275, 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 BDT 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 25.1962, compared to 25.1983 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0021 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 3.1091 BDT (High: 26.3556 / Low: 23.2465). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5573 BDT (High: 24.9969 / Low: 24.4396).
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 1.3172 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 26.2747) against the same month in 2011 (average: 24.7255), the exchange rate shifted by +1.5492 (+6.27%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26.3556 | 23.2465 | 24.5859 |
| February | 26.7110 | 25.5167 | 26.2747 |
| March | 26.4267 | 25.7466 | 26.1493 |
| April | 26.3213 | 25.4928 | 25.7978 |
| May | 26.0481 | 23.1450 | 24.4806 |
| June | 24.4968 | 22.9480 | 23.8889 |
| July | 24.5094 | 23.4780 | 24.0718 |
| August | 24.9969 | 24.4396 | 24.7361 |
| September | 26.4589 | 24.4479 | 25.4928 |
| October | 26.0946 | 25.2732 | 25.7274 |
| November | 25.7961 | 24.8085 | 25.2827 |
| December | 26.3040 | 25.4138 | 25.8788 |