YEARLY HIGH
365.2655 KRW
YEARLY LOW
328.7997 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
346.3252 KRW

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,305,310 KRW
2011 Average 7,495,288 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 6,575,994 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 729,315.95 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

362.2800
333.2978
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 349.1725
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 343.4780

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

May Spread (Volatile) ±25.7933
March Spread (Stable) ±10.9391

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 11.9619 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -11.9619

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2012 Avg (March) 359.8648
2011 Avg (March) 390.1417

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