YEARLY HIGH
0.0916 KWD
YEARLY LOW
0.0786 KWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0862 KWD

2012 PLN to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PLN to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 0.0916. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 1, dropping to 0.0786.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0129 KWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0823 to the December average rate of 0.0902, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.56% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0916 was down 11.83% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1038, 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 1,831 KWD
2011 Average 1,874 KWD
Yearly Trough Low 1,573 KWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 258.33 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0910
0.0808
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to KWD 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 0.0853, compared to 0.0871 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0018 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0853
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0871

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0091 KWD (High: 0.0883 / Low: 0.0792). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0021 KWD (High: 0.0898 / Low: 0.0877).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0091
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0021

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 0.0042 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0042

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 0.0902) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0818), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0084 (+10.24%).

2012 Avg (December) 0.0902
2011 Avg (December) 0.0818

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0867 0.0790 0.0823
February 0.0902 0.0857 0.0878
March 0.0898 0.0877 0.0890
April 0.0894 0.0867 0.0876
May 0.0883 0.0792 0.0834
June 0.0836 0.0786 0.0817
July 0.0844 0.0808 0.0827
August 0.0866 0.0842 0.0856
September 0.0906 0.0846 0.0877
October 0.0898 0.0875 0.0888
November 0.0893 0.0858 0.0875
December 0.0916 0.0882 0.0902