2012 PLN to JMD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 PLN to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the PLN to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 30.0909. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 24.4003.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.6905 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 25.4372 to the December average rate of 29.4593, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.81% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 30.0909 was down 6.56% compared to the 2011 peak of 32.2021, 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 JMD 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 26.5534, compared to 27.8222 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.2688 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 2.9172 JMD (High: 27.5813 / Low: 24.6642). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6843 JMD (High: 27.9594 / Low: 27.2751).
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 1.2895 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 29.4593) against the same month in 2011 (average: 25.3821), the exchange rate shifted by +4.0772 (+16.06%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26.9106 | 24.4003 | 25.4372 |
| February | 28.1429 | 26.5942 | 27.2866 |
| March | 27.9594 | 27.2751 | 27.6785 |
| April | 27.8855 | 26.9782 | 27.3032 |
| May | 27.5813 | 24.6642 | 26.0137 |
| June | 26.2904 | 24.5909 | 25.6012 |
| July | 26.6176 | 25.4581 | 26.0166 |
| August | 27.3932 | 26.6731 | 27.0195 |
| September | 28.8428 | 26.7497 | 27.8380 |
| October | 28.7782 | 28.0476 | 28.4266 |
| November | 28.9133 | 27.5800 | 28.1733 |
| December | 30.0909 | 28.6982 | 29.4593 |