YEARLY HIGH
30.0909 JMD
YEARLY LOW
24.4003 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
27.1878 JMD

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 PLN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 601,818 JMD
2011 Average 582,347 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 488,007 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 113,810.78 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

29.8615
25.0350
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 26.5534
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 27.8222

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

May Spread (Volatile) ±2.9172
March Spread (Stable) ±0.6843

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 1.2895 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2895

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2012 Avg (December) 29.4593
2011 Avg (December) 25.3821

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