YEARLY HIGH
2.0463 CNY
YEARLY LOW
1.7819 CNY
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.9412 CNY

2012 PLN to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PLN to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 29, valuing the pair at 2.0463. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 1, dropping to 1.7819.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2643 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8645 to the December average rate of 1.9998, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.25% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.0463 was down 16.65% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.4549, 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 40,925 CNY
2011 Average 43,846 CNY
Yearly Trough Low 35,638 CNY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,286.67 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.0329
1.8388
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to CNY 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 1.9337, compared to 1.9486 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0149 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9337
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9486

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.2038 CNY (High: 2.0013 / Low: 1.7974). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0470 CNY (High: 2.0368 / Low: 1.9897).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.2038
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0470

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0970 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0970

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 1.9917) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2.2867), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2950 (-12.90%).

2012 Avg (February) 1.9917
2011 Avg (February) 2.2867

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.9713 1.7896 1.8645
February 2.0463 1.9413 1.9917
March 2.0368 1.9897 2.0167
April 2.0254 1.9654 1.9857
May 2.0013 1.7974 1.8887
June 1.9067 1.7819 1.8550
July 1.9045 1.8295 1.8724
August 1.9554 1.8956 1.9282
September 2.0417 1.9024 1.9710
October 2.0222 1.9432 1.9829
November 1.9756 1.8944 1.9372
December 2.0303 1.9540 1.9998