YEARLY HIGH
15.4388 KGS
YEARLY LOW
13.1364 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
14.3675 KGS

2012 PLN to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PLN to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 15.4388. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 1, dropping to 13.1364.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.3024 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.7806 to the December average rate of 15.1856, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.20% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 15.4388 was down 12.53% compared to the 2011 peak of 17.6505, 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 308,776 KGS
2011 Average 312,662 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 262,727 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 46,048.47 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

15.3397
13.4910
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to KGS 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 14.3381, compared to 14.3969 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0588 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.3381
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.3969

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 1.6403 KGS (High: 14.8868 / Low: 13.2465). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4073 KGS (High: 15.0610 / Low: 14.6537).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.6403
October Spread (Stable) ±0.4073

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.6790 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6790

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 15.1856) against the same month in 2011 (average: 13.7171), the exchange rate shifted by +1.4685 (+10.71%).

2012 Avg (December) 15.1856
2011 Avg (December) 13.7171

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 14.5805 13.1685 13.7806
February 15.1749 14.3509 14.7878
March 15.0999 14.6323 14.9098
April 14.9837 14.5290 14.7401
May 14.8868 13.2465 14.0611
June 14.1095 13.1364 13.7493
July 14.1060 13.3107 13.7075
August 13.8566 13.3048 13.6451
September 14.8489 13.3761 14.2929
October 15.0610 14.6537 14.8797
November 14.9802 14.3722 14.6704
December 15.4388 14.8802 15.1856