YEARLY HIGH
3998.8341 IRR
YEARLY LOW
3164.3021 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
3713.2039 IRR

2012 PLN to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PLN to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 3998.8341. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 3164.3021.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 834.5321 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3321.4346 to the December average rate of 3938.5200, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.58% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 3998.8341 was down 6.45% compared to the 2011 peak of 4274.5559, 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 79,976,682 IRR
2011 Average 71,355,794 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 63,286,041 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 16,690,641.05 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

4000.2285
3259.7261
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to IRR 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 3627.6764, compared to 3798.7313 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 171.0549 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3627.6764
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3798.7313

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 435.4513 IRR (High: 3900.9667 / Low: 3465.5154). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 102.5090 IRR (High: 3811.4870 / Low: 3708.9781).

May Spread (Volatile) ±435.4513
March Spread (Stable) ±102.5090

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 88.8109 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -88.8109

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 3938.5200) against the same month in 2011 (average: 3181.3609), the exchange rate shifted by +757.1591 (+23.80%).

2012 Avg (December) 3938.5200
2011 Avg (December) 3181.3609

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3527.1813 3164.3021 3321.4346
February 3842.9950 3528.6250 3682.5352
March 3811.4870 3708.9781 3773.8940
April 3891.1343 3675.7820 3744.4509
May 3900.9667 3465.5154 3666.2773
June 3668.4141 3429.3076 3577.4664
July 3669.9497 3521.8829 3609.8594
August 3771.7737 3669.1773 3721.3794
September 3959.9820 3671.1005 3822.1498
October 3931.1484 3821.8510 3884.1881
November 3900.0678 3731.4964 3816.2912
December 3998.8341 3863.9831 3938.5200