YEARLY HIGH
17.8660 BTN
YEARLY LOW
14.7928 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
16.1970 BTN

2012 PLN to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PLN to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 17.8660. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 14.7928.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.0732 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.1067 to the December average rate of 17.5133, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.93% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 17.8660 was up 6.03% compared to the 2011 peak of 16.8504, 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 357,320 BTN
2011 Average 315,040 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 295,856 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 61,463.68 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

17.7540
14.8660
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to BTN 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 15.9344, compared to 16.4595 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5251 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.9344
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16.4595

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 1.6173 BTN (High: 16.4383 / Low: 14.8209). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4339 BTN (High: 15.7931 / Low: 15.3591).

July Spread (Volatile) ±1.6173
August Spread (Stable) ±0.4339

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.6091 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6091

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 17.5133) against the same month in 2011 (average: 15.4413), the exchange rate shifted by +2.0721 (+13.42%).

2012 Avg (December) 17.5133
2011 Avg (December) 15.4413

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 15.5081 14.7928 15.1067
February 16.2518 15.1995 15.5723
March 16.4591 15.6840 16.0876
April 16.7017 15.9525 16.2847
May 16.8341 15.8396 16.2373
June 16.8289 15.5793 16.3180
July 16.4383 14.8209 15.7090
August 15.7931 15.3591 15.5943
September 17.0161 15.4258 16.1841
October 17.0738 15.8585 16.7408
November 17.5896 16.6640 17.0154
December 17.8660 17.0629 17.5133