YEARLY HIGH
1.1391 RON
YEARLY LOW
0.9627 RON
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0665 RON

2012 PLN to RON Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PLN to RON exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 5, valuing the pair at 1.1391. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 0.9627.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1765 RON. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9931 to the December average rate of 1.0947, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.23% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.1391 was up 3.05% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.1054, 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 22,783 RON
2011 Average 20,609 RON
Yearly Trough Low 19,253 RON
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,529.70 RON purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.1232
0.9813
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to RON 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 1.0352, compared to 1.0979 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0627 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0352
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0979

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was August, with a trading range of 0.0765 RON (High: 1.1391 / Low: 1.0627). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0172 RON (High: 1.0642 / Low: 1.0470).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0765
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0172

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0157 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0157

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 1.1057) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.0315), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0742 (+7.20%).

2012 Avg (August) 1.1057
2011 Avg (August) 1.0315

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0288 0.9627 0.9931
February 1.0560 1.0305 1.0400
March 1.0642 1.0470 1.0565
April 1.0581 1.0407 1.0478
May 1.0627 1.0185 1.0354
June 1.0532 1.0114 1.0384
July 1.1157 1.0508 1.0890
August 1.1391 1.0627 1.1057
September 1.1086 1.0699 1.0909
October 1.1221 1.0971 1.1113
November 1.1029 1.0857 1.0957
December 1.1096 1.0788 1.0947