2012 PLN to LAK Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 PLN to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the PLN to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 2603.9702. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 1, dropping to 2247.2944.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 356.6758 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2363.2604 to the December average rate of 2559.5407, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.31% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2603.9702 was down 14.39% compared to the 2011 peak of 3041.5926, 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 LAK 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 2444.0849, compared to 2474.9311 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 30.8461 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 267.9212 LAK (High: 2534.1426 / Low: 2266.2214). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 64.8955 LAK (High: 2572.8946 / Low: 2507.9991).
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 123.9085 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 2559.5407) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2353.0838), the exchange rate shifted by +206.4568 (+8.77%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2494.7698 | 2269.5580 | 2363.2604 |
| February | 2584.5883 | 2459.9230 | 2523.8425 |
| March | 2572.8946 | 2507.9991 | 2548.2818 |
| April | 2567.7099 | 2460.6087 | 2510.8539 |
| May | 2534.1426 | 2266.2214 | 2386.9454 |
| June | 2388.8279 | 2247.2944 | 2331.3256 |
| July | 2398.2528 | 2282.6885 | 2352.8728 |
| August | 2462.2763 | 2395.5113 | 2429.7423 |
| September | 2583.5511 | 2397.3088 | 2494.3657 |
| October | 2558.6894 | 2487.9896 | 2528.3415 |
| November | 2535.4387 | 2438.1728 | 2484.7236 |
| December | 2603.9702 | 2506.7607 | 2559.5407 |