YEARLY HIGH
0.2046 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.1822 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1941 GBP

2012 PLN to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PLN to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 9, valuing the pair at 0.2046. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 30, dropping to 0.1822.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0225 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1903 to the December average rate of 0.1986, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.35% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.2046 was down 10.58% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.2288, 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 4,093 GBP
2011 Average 4,224 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 3,644 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 449.19 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.2034
0.1861
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to GBP 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 0.1940, compared to 0.1941 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1940
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1941

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0150 GBP (High: 0.1985 / Low: 0.1835). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0045 GBP (High: 0.2046 / Low: 0.2001).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0150
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0045

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 0.0092 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0092

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 0.2019) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.2157), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0138 (-6.39%).

2012 Avg (March) 0.2019
2011 Avg (March) 0.2157

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1985 0.1835 0.1903
February 0.2040 0.1956 0.2000
March 0.2046 0.2001 0.2019
April 0.2018 0.1937 0.1968
May 0.1958 0.1822 0.1876
June 0.1905 0.1823 0.1876
July 0.1910 0.1846 0.1884
August 0.1966 0.1888 0.1929
September 0.1993 0.1887 0.1936
October 0.1985 0.1936 0.1966
November 0.1977 0.1914 0.1945
December 0.2016 0.1954 0.1986