YEARLY HIGH
1.3761 QAR
YEARLY LOW
1.0373 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2342 QAR

2011 PLN to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the PLN to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 4, valuing the pair at 1.3761. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 14, dropping to 1.0373.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3388 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2493 to the December average rate of 1.0716, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 1.3761 was up 3.40% compared to the 2010 peak of 1.3309, 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 27,521 QAR
2010 Average 24,190 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 20,746 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,775.03 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

1.3516
1.0462
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to QAR 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 1.2923, compared to 1.1760 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1164 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2923
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1760

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 0.1715 QAR (High: 1.2547 / Low: 1.0832). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0435 QAR (High: 1.2841 / Low: 1.2405).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.1715
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0435

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.1074 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1074

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2011: 1.3262) against the same month in 2010 (average: 1.1321), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1941 (+17.15%).

2011 Avg (May) 1.3262
2010 Avg (May) 1.1321

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2858 1.2028 1.2493
February 1.2841 1.2405 1.2650
March 1.2894 1.2406 1.2682
April 1.3744 1.2742 1.3260
May 1.3761 1.2907 1.3262
June 1.3507 1.2871 1.3192
July 1.3387 1.2618 1.3019
August 1.3174 1.2328 1.2652
September 1.2547 1.0832 1.1578
October 1.1917 1.0887 1.1467
November 1.1535 1.0641 1.1126
December 1.0959 1.0373 1.0716