YEARLY HIGH
0.3232 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.2898 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3074 CAD

2012 PLN to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PLN to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 0.3232. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 0.2898.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0334 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2993 to the December average rate of 0.3173, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.3232 was down 10.90% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.3627, 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 6,463 CAD
2011 Average 6,695 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 5,796 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 667.46 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.3194
0.2959
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to CAD 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 0.3077, compared to 0.3071 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3077
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3071

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0226 CAD (High: 0.3123 / Low: 0.2898). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0076 CAD (High: 0.3160 / Low: 0.3084).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0226
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0076

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0111 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0111

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 0.3173) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.3011), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0162 (+5.39%).

2012 Avg (December) 0.3173
2011 Avg (December) 0.3011

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3123 0.2898 0.2993
February 0.3227 0.3077 0.3154
March 0.3207 0.3115 0.3174
April 0.3202 0.3098 0.3128
May 0.3128 0.2911 0.3017
June 0.3053 0.2906 0.2996
July 0.3039 0.2923 0.2978
August 0.3067 0.2961 0.3010
September 0.3138 0.2955 0.3052
October 0.3160 0.3084 0.3119
November 0.3147 0.3044 0.3095
December 0.3232 0.3099 0.3173