YEARLY HIGH
188.0968 CRC
YEARLY LOW
143.0939 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
170.1017 CRC

2011 PLN to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the PLN to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 4, valuing the pair at 188.0968. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 14, dropping to 143.0939.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 45.0029 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 172.5790 to the December average rate of 147.5139, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.52% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 188.0968 was down 7.73% compared to the 2010 peak of 203.8656, 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 3,761,936 CRC
2010 Average 3,491,017 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 2,861,878 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 900,058.07 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

185.6802
144.0442
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to CRC 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 177.2049, compared to 162.9984 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 14.2066 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 177.2049
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 162.9984

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 24.6393 CRC (High: 174.8017 / Low: 150.1623). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.7346 CRC (High: 175.5199 / Low: 169.7853).

September Spread (Volatile) ±24.6393
March Spread (Stable) ±5.7346

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 13.7667 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -13.7667

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2011: 180.8686) against the same month in 2010 (average: 163.3555), the exchange rate shifted by +17.5131 (+10.72%).

2011 Avg (May) 180.8686
2010 Avg (May) 163.3555

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 176.5946 167.3426 172.5790
February 176.2510 170.2358 173.0979
March 175.5199 169.7853 173.3443
April 187.8794 173.3929 181.1293
May 188.0968 175.7970 180.8686
June 186.5920 177.8412 182.2105
July 184.5075 173.5693 179.6319
August 181.8095 170.7453 174.8081
September 174.8017 150.1623 161.0414
October 165.9567 153.4832 160.7760
November 161.9740 145.6265 154.2189
December 150.7115 143.0939 147.5139