2012 PLN to LRD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 PLN to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the PLN to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 15, valuing the pair at 24.0394. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 20.4383.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.6011 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 21.4643 to the December average rate of 23.4180, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.10% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 24.0394 was down 12.30% compared to the 2011 peak of 27.4103, 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 LRD 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 22.5395, compared to 22.7969 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2574 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 2.5720 LRD (High: 23.5888 / Low: 21.0168). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6675 LRD (High: 22.7925 / Low: 22.1251).
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 1.0520 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2012: 23.0121) against the same month in 2011 (average: 22.8556), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1565 (+0.68%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22.9786 | 20.4383 | 21.4643 |
| February | 23.8062 | 22.5836 | 23.1517 |
| March | 23.9109 | 23.0452 | 23.4781 |
| April | 23.7181 | 22.8736 | 23.2315 |
| May | 23.5888 | 21.0168 | 22.1795 |
| June | 22.2125 | 20.7604 | 21.7316 |
| July | 22.3496 | 21.3845 | 21.9217 |
| August | 22.7925 | 22.1251 | 22.4497 |
| September | 24.0394 | 22.1805 | 23.0121 |
| October | 23.5923 | 22.5079 | 23.1120 |
| November | 23.4744 | 22.4068 | 22.8680 |
| December | 23.9424 | 22.9223 | 23.4180 |