YEARLY HIGH
308.1832 CDF
YEARLY LOW
273.2203 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
292.1529 CDF

2013 PLN to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the PLN to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 308.1832. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 10, dropping to 273.2203.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 34.9629 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 296.4411 to the December average rate of 303.2298, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.29% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 308.1832 was up 2.70% compared to the 2012 peak of 300.0712, 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 6,163,664 CDF
2012 Average 5,659,960 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 5,464,407 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 699,257.31 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

305.3187
280.2526
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to CDF 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 289.9252, compared to 294.3806 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.4554 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 289.9252
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 294.3806

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was July, with a trading range of 16.9113 CDF (High: 290.1316 / Low: 273.2203). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.2241 CDF (High: 293.4714 / Low: 286.2473).

July Spread (Volatile) ±16.9113
August Spread (Stable) ±7.2241

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 5.8875 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.8875

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 303.2298) against the same month in 2012 (average: 296.5123), the exchange rate shifted by +6.7175 (+2.27%).

2013 Avg (December) 303.2298
2012 Avg (December) 296.5123

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 299.4197 291.9780 296.4411
February 300.8659 288.2695 294.6875
March 292.7007 282.7114 288.8000
April 293.4975 281.2358 289.9009
May 292.8998 279.7926 286.2564
June 290.6438 276.6772 283.4651
July 290.1316 273.2203 282.3414
August 293.4714 286.2473 289.9487
September 297.5792 283.5412 291.8898
October 305.8315 296.5912 301.3791
November 300.4567 293.0673 297.4948
December 308.1832 297.5884 303.2298