YEARLY HIGH
13.0439 DOP
YEARLY LOW
10.8905 DOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.0082 DOP

2012 PLN to DOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PLN to DOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 13.0439. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 1, dropping to 10.8905.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.1534 DOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.4572 to the December average rate of 12.8335, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 13.0439 was down 8.72% compared to the 2011 peak of 14.2900, 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 260,878 DOP
2011 Average 257,025 DOP
Yearly Trough Low 217,810 DOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 43,067.64 DOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

12.9788
11.2346
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to DOP 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 11.9149, compared to 12.1016 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1867 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.9149
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.1016

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 1.3438 DOP (High: 12.3751 / Low: 11.0313). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3397 DOP (High: 12.0092 / Low: 11.6695).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.3438
August Spread (Stable) ±0.3397

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.6302 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6302

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 12.8335) against the same month in 2011 (average: 11.3347), the exchange rate shifted by +1.4987 (+13.22%).

2012 Avg (December) 12.8335
2011 Avg (December) 11.3347

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.1146 10.9995 11.4572
February 12.6338 11.9763 12.2868
March 12.5894 12.2273 12.4482
April 12.5475 12.0974 12.2737
May 12.3751 11.0313 11.6435
June 11.6814 10.8905 11.3799
July 11.6962 11.2120 11.4693
August 12.0092 11.6695 11.8468
September 12.6671 11.4237 11.8803
October 12.5848 11.6024 12.2611
November 12.6850 12.0298 12.3185
December 13.0439 12.5297 12.8335