2012 PLN to LSL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.8102 LSL

YEARLY LOW

2.3096 LSL

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.5248 LSL

2012 PLN to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PLN to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 8, valuing the pair at 2.8102. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 2.3096.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5005 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.3648 to the December average rate of 2.7633, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.85% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.8102 was up 10.19% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.5502, 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 56,203 LSL

2011 Average 48,855 LSL

Yearly Trough Low 46,193 LSL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,010.15 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.8031

2.3250

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to LSL 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 2.4263, compared to 2.6234 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1971 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.4263

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.6234

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 0.1963 LSL (High: 2.8102 / Low: 2.6139). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0546 LSL (High: 2.4971 / Low: 2.4425).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.1963

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0546

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 0.0299 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0299

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2012: 2.7345) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2.4891), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2454 (+9.86%).

2012 Avg (October) 2.7345

2011 Avg (October) 2.4891

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.4388	2.3096	2.3648
February	2.4608	2.3680	2.4206
March	2.4593	2.3919	2.4283
April	2.4971	2.4425	2.4647
May	2.4673	2.3885	2.4348
June	2.4873	2.3966	2.4444
July	2.4600	2.3952	2.4247
August	2.5821	2.4331	2.5072
September	2.6614	2.5180	2.5802
October	2.8102	2.6139	2.7345
November	2.7997	2.6562	2.7304
December	2.8002	2.7234	2.7633