2012 PLN to IDR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 PLN to IDR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the PLN to IDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 3145.0460. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 2578.5920.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 566.4540 IDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2674.3815 to the December average rate of 3087.0855, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.43% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 3145.0460 was down 2.71% compared to the 2011 peak of 3232.5381, 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 IDR 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 2810.9082, compared to 2956.2486 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 145.3403 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 230.3591 IDR (High: 2920.3405 / Low: 2689.9814). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 71.3480 IDR (High: 2951.9508 / Low: 2880.6028).
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 108.0970 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 3087.0855) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2669.1180), the exchange rate shifted by +417.9675 (+15.66%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2802.2270 | 2578.5920 | 2674.3815 |
| February | 2949.9226 | 2778.9220 | 2849.6820 |
| March | 2951.9508 | 2880.6028 | 2923.1330 |
| April | 2948.9702 | 2854.8223 | 2887.6546 |
| May | 2920.3405 | 2689.9814 | 2779.5576 |
| June | 2828.7411 | 2647.9266 | 2751.0406 |
| July | 2826.7433 | 2713.8025 | 2773.9818 |
| August | 2919.5839 | 2822.6752 | 2878.0362 |
| September | 3072.5625 | 2862.7264 | 2978.7975 |
| October | 3066.8852 | 2989.3100 | 3033.6667 |
| November | 3046.0821 | 2925.0239 | 2985.9238 |
| December | 3145.0460 | 3016.9104 | 3087.0855 |