YEARLY HIGH
0.2996 CHF
YEARLY LOW
0.2703 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2883 CHF

2012 PLN to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PLN to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 15, valuing the pair at 0.2996. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 0.2703.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0293 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2769 to the December average rate of 0.2951, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.58% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.2996 was down 11.03% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.3367, 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 5,992 CHF
2011 Average 6,003 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 5,406 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 585.97 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.2969
0.2751
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to CHF 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 0.2840, compared to 0.2925 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0085 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2840
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2925

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0158 CHF (High: 0.2861 / Low: 0.2703). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0042 CHF (High: 0.2971 / Low: 0.2928).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0158
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0042

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0075 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0075

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2012: 0.2930) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.2761), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0169 (+6.13%).

2012 Avg (September) 0.2930
2011 Avg (September) 0.2761

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2861 0.2703 0.2769
February 0.2929 0.2844 0.2884
March 0.2950 0.2893 0.2918
April 0.2911 0.2854 0.2877
May 0.2886 0.2738 0.2802
June 0.2837 0.2713 0.2793
July 0.2922 0.2835 0.2871
August 0.2971 0.2864 0.2938
September 0.2996 0.2863 0.2930
October 0.2979 0.2914 0.2946
November 0.2943 0.2881 0.2916
December 0.2971 0.2928 0.2951