YEARLY HIGH
42.6969 LKR
YEARLY LOW
32.2706 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
39.2353 LKR

2012 PLN to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PLN to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 15, valuing the pair at 42.6969. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 32.2706.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.4263 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 33.6138 to the December average rate of 41.0437, the exchange rate registered a net change of 22.10% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 42.6969 was up 2.91% compared to the 2011 peak of 41.4880, 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 853,938 LKR
2011 Average 748,867 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 645,412 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 208,525.79 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

41.7866
32.8708
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to LKR 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 38.0837, compared to 40.3869 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.3032 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 38.0837
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 40.3869

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 4.5948 LKR (High: 40.1421 / Low: 35.5473). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8254 LKR (High: 41.2030 / Low: 40.3776).

February Spread (Volatile) ±4.5948
October Spread (Stable) ±0.8254

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 1.9292 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.9292

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2012: 41.0240) against the same month in 2011 (average: 35.0115), the exchange rate shifted by +6.0125 (+17.17%).

2012 Avg (September) 41.0240
2011 Avg (September) 35.0115

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 35.5357 32.2706 33.6138
February 40.1421 35.5473 37.1292
March 41.7964 38.2580 40.1642
April 41.9143 39.3290 40.5290
May 41.1601 37.2345 38.5997
June 39.8775 36.6098 38.4662
July 39.9232 37.3647 38.9988
August 40.6551 39.3591 40.0368
September 42.6969 39.6512 41.0240
October 41.2030 40.3776 40.7805
November 41.3000 39.6508 40.4376
December 41.7535 40.2850 41.0437