YEARLY HIGH
2.8103 NAD
YEARLY LOW
2.3080 NAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.5249 NAD

2012 PLN to NAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PLN to NAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 8, valuing the pair at 2.8103. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 2.3080.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5024 NAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.3648 to the December average rate of 2.7645, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.90% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.8103 was up 7.45% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.6155, 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 56,206 NAD
2011 Average 48,951 NAD
Yearly Trough Low 46,159 NAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,047.27 NAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.8045
2.3249
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to NAD 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 2.4265, 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 0.1970 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.4265
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.6234

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 0.1982 NAD (High: 2.8103 / Low: 2.6121). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0604 NAD (High: 2.4582 / Low: 2.3977).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.1982
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0604

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 0.0312 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0312

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2012: 2.7337) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2.5119), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2218 (+8.83%).

2012 Avg (October) 2.7337
2011 Avg (October) 2.5119

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.4283 2.3080 2.3648
February 2.4690 2.3726 2.4216
March 2.4617 2.3945 2.4280
April 2.5110 2.4469 2.4644
May 2.4669 2.3920 2.4332
June 2.4870 2.3959 2.4467
July 2.4582 2.3977 2.4238
August 2.5763 2.4370 2.5070
September 2.6618 2.5132 2.5808
October 2.8103 2.6121 2.7337
November 2.7997 2.6580 2.7306
December 2.8024 2.7240 2.7645