YEARLY HIGH
10.8701 GMD
YEARLY LOW
8.2609 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.5702 GMD

2012 PLN to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PLN to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 18, valuing the pair at 10.8701. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 8.2609.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.6093 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.7554 to the December average rate of 9.9481, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.62% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 10.8701 was up 2.80% compared to the 2011 peak of 10.5737, 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 217,402 GMD
2011 Average 190,758 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 165,217 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 52,185.20 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

10.7668
8.5726
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to GMD 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 9.2511, compared to 9.8892 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6381 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.2511
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.8892

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was November, with a trading range of 1.5733 GMD (High: 10.6898 / Low: 9.1165). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3874 GMD (High: 9.8924 / Low: 9.5050).

November Spread (Volatile) ±1.5733
March Spread (Stable) ±0.3874

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.9756 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9756

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2012: 10.5839) against the same month in 2011 (average: 9.1476), the exchange rate shifted by +1.4363 (+15.70%).

2012 Avg (October) 10.5839
2011 Avg (October) 9.1476

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.4091 8.2609 8.7554
February 9.9738 9.2796 9.5953
March 9.8924 9.5050 9.7482
April 9.6419 9.0814 9.3233
May 9.5558 8.6492 9.0727
June 9.4268 8.5329 9.0118
July 9.4776 9.0130 9.2404
August 10.1123 9.4575 9.6518
September 10.6407 9.8844 10.3029
October 10.8701 10.3377 10.5839
November 10.6898 9.1165 9.6083
December 10.5744 9.4302 9.9481