YEARLY HIGH
1.8439 NOK
YEARLY LOW
1.7051 NOK
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7882 NOK

2012 PLN to NOK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PLN to NOK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 20, valuing the pair at 1.8439. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 1.7051.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1388 NOK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7560 to the December average rate of 1.7982, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.8439 was down 9.45% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.0362, 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 36,877 NOK
2011 Average 37,933 NOK
Yearly Trough Low 34,101 NOK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,775.77 NOK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.8292
1.7474
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to NOK 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 1.7860, compared to 1.7904 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0044 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7860
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7904

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.1141 NOK (High: 1.8192 / Low: 1.7051). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0291 NOK (High: 1.8169 / Low: 1.7878).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1141
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0291

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 0.0469 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0469

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 1.8224) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.9484), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1260 (-6.47%).

2012 Avg (March) 1.8224
2011 Avg (March) 1.9484

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.8192 1.7051 1.7560
February 1.8266 1.7810 1.8054
March 1.8439 1.7872 1.8224
April 1.8325 1.7943 1.8125
May 1.8188 1.7146 1.7656
June 1.7795 1.7168 1.7542
July 1.8061 1.7488 1.7826
August 1.8295 1.7353 1.7907
September 1.8380 1.7382 1.7912
October 1.8169 1.7878 1.8039
November 1.8002 1.7520 1.7759
December 1.8139 1.7772 1.7982