YEARLY HIGH
3.4807 LSL
YEARLY LOW
2.7284 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.0541 LSL

2013 PLN to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the PLN to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 3.4807. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 2.7284.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7523 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.8209 to the December average rate of 3.4045, the exchange rate registered a net change of 20.69% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 3.4807 was up 23.86% compared to the 2012 peak of 2.8102, 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 69,615 LSL
2012 Average 50,501 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 54,569 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,045.94 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

3.4629
2.7626
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 2.8963, compared to 3.2119 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3156 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.8963
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.2119

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.2323 LSL (High: 3.0567 / Low: 2.8244). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0606 LSL (High: 3.2621 / Low: 3.2015).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.2323
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0606

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0424 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0424

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 3.4045) against the same month in 2012 (average: 2.7633), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6412 (+23.21%).

2013 Avg (December) 3.4045
2012 Avg (December) 2.7633

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.9098 2.7284 2.8209
February 2.9277 2.7810 2.8487
March 2.8935 2.8233 2.8643
April 2.9339 2.8228 2.8661
May 3.0567 2.8244 2.8970
June 3.1694 3.0083 3.0805
July 3.0873 2.9830 3.0381
August 3.2658 3.0848 3.1687
September 3.2396 3.0878 3.1506
October 3.2621 3.2015 3.2263
November 3.3133 3.2470 3.2832
December 3.4807 3.2986 3.4045