YEARLY HIGH
0.5579 GEL
YEARLY LOW
0.4559 GEL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5137 GEL

2012 PLN to GEL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PLN to GEL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 15, valuing the pair at 0.5579. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 1, dropping to 0.4559.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1020 GEL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4929 to the December average rate of 0.5317, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.87% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.5579 was down 12.62% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.6385, 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 11,158 GEL
2011 Average 11,431 GEL
Yearly Trough Low 9,118 GEL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,040.15 GEL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.5451
0.4700
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to GEL 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 0.5035, compared to 0.5239 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0204 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5035
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5239

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0583 GEL (High: 0.5175 / Low: 0.4592). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0146 GEL (High: 0.5305 / Low: 0.5159).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0583
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0146

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0295 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0295

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2012: 0.5389) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.5286), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0103 (+1.95%).

2012 Avg (September) 0.5389
2011 Avg (September) 0.5286

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5208 0.4727 0.4929
February 0.5375 0.5111 0.5241
March 0.5363 0.5180 0.5273
April 0.5298 0.5080 0.5151
May 0.5175 0.4592 0.4856
June 0.4899 0.4559 0.4762
July 0.5168 0.4895 0.5041
August 0.5305 0.5159 0.5233
September 0.5579 0.5183 0.5389
October 0.5535 0.5163 0.5296
November 0.5255 0.5059 0.5158
December 0.5391 0.5216 0.5317