YEARLY HIGH
0.3553 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.3107 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3262 CAD

2013 PLN to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the PLN to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 0.3553. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 3, dropping to 0.3107.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0446 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3192 to the December average rate of 0.3494, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.48% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.3553 was up 9.94% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.3232, 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 7,106 CAD
2012 Average 6,147 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 6,214 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 892.19 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.3526
0.3138
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 0.3195, compared to 0.3329 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0134 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3195
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3329

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was April, with a trading range of 0.0161 CAD (High: 0.3268 / Low: 0.3107). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0056 CAD (High: 0.3193 / Low: 0.3137).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0161
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0056

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 0.0036 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0036

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 0.3494) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.3173), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0321 (+10.11%).

2013 Avg (December) 0.3494
2012 Avg (December) 0.3173

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3250 0.3137 0.3192
February 0.3263 0.3206 0.3230
March 0.3249 0.3112 0.3195
April 0.3268 0.3107 0.3207
May 0.3193 0.3137 0.3171
June 0.3210 0.3150 0.3175
July 0.3232 0.3127 0.3188
August 0.3325 0.3213 0.3275
September 0.3303 0.3203 0.3268
October 0.3450 0.3308 0.3375
November 0.3431 0.3336 0.3375
December 0.3553 0.3429 0.3494