YEARLY HIGH
293.0412 KPW
YEARLY LOW
251.7662 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
276.8937 KPW

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,860,825 KPW
2011 Average 1,228,501 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 5,035,324 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 825,500.75 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

290.9472
259.7644
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 275.4404
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 278.3471

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

May Spread (Volatile) ±31.9629
October Spread (Stable) ±7.7173

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 14.6078 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -14.6078

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2012 Avg (December) 288.3486
2011 Avg (December) 198.5601

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