2012 PLN to KPW Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 PLN to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the PLN to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 293.0412. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 1, dropping to 251.7662.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 41.2750 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 265.7034 to the December average rate of 288.3486, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.52% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 293.0412 was up 4.56% compared to the 2011 peak of 280.2703, 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 KPW 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 275.4404, compared to 278.3471 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.9068 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 31.9629 KPW (High: 285.9718 / Low: 254.0090). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.7173 KPW (High: 287.7698 / Low: 280.0525).
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 14.6078 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 288.3486) against the same month in 2011 (average: 198.5601), the exchange rate shifted by +89.7885 (+45.22%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 280.8954 | 255.0256 | 265.7034 |
| February | 292.6470 | 277.2507 | 284.5155 |
| March | 290.5314 | 282.7666 | 287.5760 |
| April | 289.3033 | 280.0841 | 283.5461 |
| May | 285.9718 | 254.0090 | 268.9382 |
| June | 269.7864 | 251.7662 | 262.3630 |
| July | 269.2880 | 257.8175 | 264.4740 |
| August | 276.5199 | 268.6847 | 272.8722 |
| September | 290.8972 | 269.8129 | 280.6168 |
| October | 287.7698 | 280.0525 | 284.4191 |
| November | 285.3136 | 273.5315 | 279.3521 |
| December | 293.0412 | 282.2178 | 288.3486 |