YEARLY HIGH
0.7842 BRL
YEARLY LOW
0.6122 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6836 BRL

2013 PLN to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the PLN to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 22, valuing the pair at 0.7842. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 10, dropping to 0.6122.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1719 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6540 to the December average rate of 0.7708, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.86% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.7842 was up 15.89% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.6766, 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 15,683 BRL
2012 Average 12,016 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 12,245 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,438.18 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.7860
0.6044
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to BRL 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 0.6393, compared to 0.7278 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0884 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6393
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7278

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was August, with a trading range of 0.0524 BRL (High: 0.7660 / Low: 0.7136). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0134 BRL (High: 0.6256 / Low: 0.6122).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0524
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0134

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0215 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0215

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 0.7708) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.6666), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1042 (+15.64%).

2013 Avg (December) 0.7708
2012 Avg (December) 0.6666

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6641 0.6418 0.6540
February 0.6505 0.6215 0.6325
March 0.6256 0.6122 0.6195
April 0.6414 0.6193 0.6295
May 0.6480 0.6235 0.6322
June 0.6865 0.6490 0.6684
July 0.7135 0.6699 0.6894
August 0.7660 0.7136 0.7371
September 0.7380 0.7037 0.7162
October 0.7249 0.7044 0.7136
November 0.7544 0.7236 0.7395
December 0.7842 0.7551 0.7708