2012 PLN to GNF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 PLN to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the PLN to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 15, valuing the pair at 2305.3854. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 1966.6719.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 338.7136 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2053.6144 to the December average rate of 2262.4017, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.17% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2305.3854 was down 14.72% compared to the 2011 peak of 2703.4517, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 PLN based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
PLN to GNF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 2139.1844, compared to 2196.3223 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 57.1379 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 220.4916 GNF (High: 2215.5827 / Low: 1995.0911). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 67.2624 GNF (High: 2295.2432 / Low: 2227.9808).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 124.2047 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2012: 2208.5072) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2098.6470), the exchange rate shifted by +109.8602 (+5.23%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2171.8191 | 1966.6719 | 2053.6144 |
| February | 2231.9899 | 2114.7914 | 2184.3626 |
| March | 2283.1815 | 2140.8723 | 2251.5647 |
| April | 2282.4270 | 2166.3065 | 2207.9403 |
| May | 2215.5827 | 1995.0911 | 2083.7356 |
| June | 2113.0297 | 1971.2127 | 2053.8885 |
| July | 2138.7605 | 2043.7858 | 2094.6924 |
| August | 2201.3842 | 2130.5752 | 2168.3754 |
| September | 2305.3854 | 2131.6879 | 2208.5072 |
| October | 2281.6809 | 2176.0780 | 2241.1243 |
| November | 2250.8697 | 2157.9659 | 2202.8327 |
| December | 2295.2432 | 2227.9808 | 2262.4017 |