2012 PLN to QAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.1855 QAR

YEARLY LOW

1.0184 QAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.1201 QAR

2012 PLN to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PLN to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 1.1855. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 1, dropping to 1.0184.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1671 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0749 to the December average rate of 1.1665, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.52% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.1855 was down 13.85% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.3761, 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 23,710 QAR

2011 Average 24,679 QAR

Yearly Trough Low 20,368 QAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,341.72 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.1770

1.0508

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 1.1142, compared to 1.1261 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0119 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1142

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1261

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.1293 QAR (High: 1.1568 / Low: 1.0275). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0312 QAR (High: 1.1642 / Low: 1.1330).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1293

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0312

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 0.0591 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0591

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 1.1665) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.0716), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0949 (+8.85%).

2012 Avg (December) 1.1665

2011 Avg (December) 1.0716

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.1363	1.0317	1.0749
February	1.1838	1.1216	1.1509
March	1.1753	1.1438	1.1633
April	1.1703	1.1330	1.1470
May	1.1568	1.0275	1.0879
June	1.0914	1.0184	1.0613
July	1.0895	1.0431	1.0702
August	1.1187	1.0870	1.1039
September	1.1761	1.0916	1.1352
October	1.1642	1.1330	1.1506
November	1.1542	1.1066	1.1300
December	1.1855	1.1417	1.1665