2012 PLN to JPY Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 PLN to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the PLN to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 27.9959. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 21.8330.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.1629 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 22.7196 to the December average rate of 26.8489, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.18% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 27.9959 was down 9.56% compared to the 2011 peak of 30.9565, 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 JPY 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 24.4126, compared to 24.7348 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3222 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 3.3134 JPY (High: 25.4666 / Low: 22.1532). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8837 JPY (High: 24.2553 / Low: 23.3716).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 1.8043 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 26.8489) against the same month in 2011 (average: 22.9024), the exchange rate shifted by +3.9466 (+17.23%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23.9850 | 21.8330 | 22.7196 |
| February | 26.3262 | 23.7753 | 24.8371 |
| March | 26.7858 | 25.5434 | 26.3625 |
| April | 26.6685 | 25.0720 | 25.6240 |
| May | 25.4666 | 22.1532 | 23.8197 |
| June | 23.7666 | 21.8548 | 23.1124 |
| July | 23.8569 | 22.4047 | 23.2167 |
| August | 24.2553 | 23.3716 | 23.8622 |
| September | 25.3287 | 23.4904 | 24.3755 |
| October | 25.3909 | 24.4727 | 24.9640 |
| November | 26.1095 | 24.1397 | 25.1414 |
| December | 27.9959 | 25.8251 | 26.8489 |