2012 PLN to KRW Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 PLN to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the PLN to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 27, valuing the pair at 365.2655. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 328.7997.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 36.4658 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 337.2086 to the December average rate of 344.5733, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.18% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 365.2655 was down 10.12% compared to the 2011 peak of 406.3715, 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 KRW 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 349.1725, compared to 343.4780 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.6944 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 25.7933 KRW (High: 358.7842 / Low: 332.9909). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 10.9391 KRW (High: 365.2655 / Low: 354.3263).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 11.9619 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 359.8648) against the same month in 2011 (average: 390.1417), the exchange rate shifted by -30.2769 (-7.76%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 350.1215 | 328.7997 | 337.2086 |
| February | 365.0820 | 348.7883 | 355.0577 |
| March | 365.2655 | 354.3263 | 359.8648 |
| April | 365.0968 | 353.6250 | 357.7121 |
| May | 358.7842 | 332.9909 | 345.7501 |
| June | 345.1153 | 330.3875 | 339.4414 |
| July | 341.3410 | 329.0852 | 335.7130 |
| August | 348.1110 | 336.7814 | 343.2621 |
| September | 361.0066 | 339.4779 | 350.2115 |
| October | 355.0333 | 341.2458 | 349.4998 |
| November | 343.4834 | 331.0807 | 337.6084 |
| December | 349.8213 | 338.6217 | 344.5733 |