YEARLY HIGH
0.8691 PEN
YEARLY LOW
0.7564 PEN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8115 PEN

2012 PLN to PEN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PLN to PEN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 29, valuing the pair at 0.8691. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 0.7564.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1127 PEN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7952 to the December average rate of 0.8223, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.8691 was down 18.93% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.0721, 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 17,382 PEN
2011 Average 18,689 PEN
Yearly Trough Low 15,128 PEN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,254.16 PEN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.8618
0.7668
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to PEN 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 0.8185, compared to 0.8045 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0140 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8185
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8045

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0766 PEN (High: 0.8401 / Low: 0.7635). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0222 PEN (High: 0.8292 / Low: 0.8070).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0766
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0222

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 0.0405 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0405

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.8485) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.9637), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1151 (-11.95%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.8485
2011 Avg (February) 0.9637

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8401 0.7635 0.7952
February 0.8691 0.8274 0.8485
March 0.8628 0.8394 0.8539
April 0.8586 0.8274 0.8373
May 0.8391 0.7642 0.7968
June 0.7942 0.7576 0.7795
July 0.7956 0.7564 0.7747
August 0.8040 0.7803 0.7934
September 0.8392 0.7813 0.8116
October 0.8292 0.8070 0.8184
November 0.8207 0.7935 0.8065
December 0.8353 0.8079 0.8223