YEARLY HIGH
123.8050 KMF
YEARLY LOW
109.2940 KMF
YEARLY AVERAGE
117.8233 KMF

2012 PLN to KMF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PLN to KMF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 12, valuing the pair at 123.8050. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 109.2940.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 14.5110 KMF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 112.5184 to the December average rate of 120.2415, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.86% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 123.8050 was down 3.30% compared to the 2011 peak of 128.0333, 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 2,476,101 KMF
2011 Average 2,394,210 KMF
Yearly Trough Low 2,185,880 KMF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 290,220.51 KMF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

121.6842
111.6852
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to KMF 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 116.0043, compared to 119.6423 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.6380 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 116.0043
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 119.6423

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 7.4203 KMF (High: 116.7143 / Low: 109.2940). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.1713 KMF (High: 120.2469 / Low: 118.0756).

January Spread (Volatile) ±7.4203
March Spread (Stable) ±2.1713

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 3.0013 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.0013

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2012: 120.2889) against the same month in 2011 (average: 113.4903), the exchange rate shifted by +6.7986 (+5.99%).

2012 Avg (September) 120.2889
2011 Avg (September) 113.4903

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 116.7143 109.2940 112.5184
February 119.5278 116.0769 117.5846
March 120.2469 118.0756 119.0110
April 119.1392 116.7844 117.7442
May 118.1946 112.1253 114.7429
June 116.1140 111.1882 114.4246
July 119.7195 114.5579 117.6322
August 122.2124 118.5322 120.8510
September 123.8050 118.2821 120.2889
October 120.7452 118.5180 119.8401
November 120.3100 117.7328 119.0002
December 121.2015 118.9575 120.2415