YEARLY HIGH
490.5409 LBP
YEARLY LOW
421.1489 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
463.1016 LBP

2012 PLN to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PLN to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 490.5409. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 1, dropping to 421.1489.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 69.3920 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 444.7309 to the December average rate of 482.4420, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.48% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 490.5409 was down 13.69% compared to the 2011 peak of 568.3623, 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 9,810,818 LBP
2011 Average 10,214,833 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 8,422,978 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,387,839.49 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

486.7980
434.5264
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to LBP 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 460.8644, compared to 465.3388 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.4744 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 460.8644
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 465.3388

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 53.5373 LBP (High: 478.3673 / Low: 424.8300). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 12.2574 LBP (High: 462.3822 / Low: 450.1248).

May Spread (Volatile) ±53.5373
August Spread (Stable) ±12.2574

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 24.5406 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -24.5406

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 482.4420) against the same month in 2011 (average: 443.4297), the exchange rate shifted by +39.0123 (+8.80%).

2012 Avg (December) 482.4420
2011 Avg (December) 443.4297

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 470.1096 426.8845 444.7309
February 489.8586 463.7787 475.9966
March 486.3173 473.2413 481.1822
April 484.2616 468.8297 474.4675
May 478.3673 424.8300 449.9270
June 451.2926 421.1489 438.8824
July 450.1319 431.1456 442.1693
August 462.3822 450.1248 456.2425
September 485.9317 450.9198 469.0309
October 480.8697 467.4365 475.0848
November 476.8842 457.7636 467.0632
December 490.5409 472.6416 482.4420