YEARLY HIGH
0.3325 BMD
YEARLY LOW
0.2966 BMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3167 BMD

2013 PLN to BMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the PLN to BMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 0.3325. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 9, dropping to 0.2966.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0359 BMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3217 to the December average rate of 0.3284, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.08% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.3325 was up 2.11% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.3256, 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 6,650 BMD
2012 Average 6,152 BMD
Yearly Trough Low 5,932 BMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 717.13 BMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.3306
0.3042
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to BMD 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 0.3146, compared to 0.3188 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0043 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3146
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3188

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was July, with a trading range of 0.0181 BMD (High: 0.3148 / Low: 0.2966). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0054 BMD (High: 0.3239 / Low: 0.3185).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0181
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0054

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0084 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0084

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 0.3284) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.3204), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0081 (+2.51%).

2013 Avg (December) 0.3284
2012 Avg (December) 0.3204

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3253 0.3180 0.3217
February 0.3274 0.3146 0.3204
March 0.3158 0.3061 0.3120
April 0.3202 0.3062 0.3149
May 0.3174 0.3044 0.3109
June 0.3154 0.3005 0.3075
July 0.3148 0.2966 0.3064
August 0.3187 0.3096 0.3149
September 0.3216 0.3054 0.3155
October 0.3302 0.3205 0.3258
November 0.3239 0.3185 0.3219
December 0.3325 0.3225 0.3284