YEARLY HIGH
4.2221 MXN
YEARLY LOW
3.8639 MXN
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.0431 MXN

2012 PLN to MXN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PLN to MXN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 4.2221. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 18, dropping to 3.8639.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3582 MXN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.9586 to the December average rate of 4.1272, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.26% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 4.2221 was down 3.82% compared to the 2011 peak of 4.3897, 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 84,441 MXN
2011 Average 83,931 MXN
Yearly Trough Low 77,277 MXN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,164.13 MXN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

4.1475
3.9042
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to MXN 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 4.0513, compared to 4.0349 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0163 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.0513
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.0349

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was December, with a trading range of 0.1994 MXN (High: 4.2221 / Low: 4.0227). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0701 MXN (High: 4.1005 / Low: 4.0304).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.1994
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0701

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1381 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1381

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 4.1272) against the same month in 2011 (average: 4.0496), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0776 (+1.92%).

2012 Avg (December) 4.1272
2011 Avg (December) 4.0496

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.0476 3.8891 3.9586
February 4.1613 3.9669 4.0428
March 4.1269 3.9729 4.0694
April 4.1644 4.0209 4.1090
May 4.1411 3.9751 4.0652
June 4.1177 3.9512 4.0625
July 3.9890 3.8639 3.9245
August 4.0440 3.9422 3.9938
September 4.1122 3.9430 4.0326
October 4.1005 4.0304 4.0735
November 4.1085 4.0125 4.0580
December 4.2221 4.0227 4.1272