YEARLY HIGH
2603.9702 LAK
YEARLY LOW
2247.2944 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
2459.5080 LAK

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 52,079,404 LAK
2011 Average 54,409,022 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 44,945,887 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,133,516.71 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2582.3622
2308.5041
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2444.0849
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2474.9311

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

May Spread (Volatile) ±267.9212
March Spread (Stable) ±64.8955

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 123.9085 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -123.9085

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2012 Avg (December) 2559.5407
2011 Avg (December) 2353.0838

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