YEARLY HIGH
6.3618 ETB
YEARLY LOW
4.2052 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.3843 ETB

2011 PLN to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the PLN to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 4, valuing the pair at 6.3618. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 4.2052.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.1566 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.3682 to the December average rate of 5.0772, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.23% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 6.3618 was up 37.39% compared to the 2010 peak of 4.6304, 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 127,237 ETB
2010 Average 77,261 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 84,104 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 43,132.68 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

6.3102
4.1917
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to ETB 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 5.2416, compared to 5.5269 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2854 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.2416
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.5269

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was April, with a trading range of 1.8686 ETB (High: 6.3493 / Low: 4.4806). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1480 ETB (High: 4.4953 / Low: 4.3472).

April Spread (Volatile) ±1.8686
February Spread (Stable) ±0.1480

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.4890 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4890

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2011: 6.1336) against the same month in 2010 (average: 3.4868), the exchange rate shifted by +2.6468 (+75.91%).

2011 Avg (May) 6.1336
2010 Avg (May) 3.4868

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.4996 4.2052 4.3682
February 4.4953 4.3472 4.4328
March 4.5324 4.3553 4.4545
April 6.3493 4.4806 5.9339
May 6.3618 5.9713 6.1336
June 6.2589 5.9807 6.1265
July 6.2335 5.8821 6.0765
August 6.1563 5.7715 5.9268
September 5.8847 5.0902 5.4378
October 5.6102 5.1182 5.3936
November 5.4277 5.0301 5.2497
December 5.1835 4.9102 5.0772