2012 PLN to SBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.3099 SBD

YEARLY LOW

1.9889 SBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.1935 SBD

2012 PLN to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PLN to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 8, valuing the pair at 2.3099. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 4, dropping to 1.9889.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3209 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1653 to the December average rate of 2.2736, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.00% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.3099 was down 19.61% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.8734, 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 46,197 SBD

2011 Average 51,594 SBD

Yearly Trough Low 39,779 SBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,418.17 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.3059

2.0198

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to SBD 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 2.1885, compared to 2.1985 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0101 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1885

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1985

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.1889 SBD (High: 2.2589 / Low: 2.0700). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0544 SBD (High: 2.3099 / Low: 2.2555).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1889

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0544

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.1207 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1207

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 2.2821) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2.6649), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3828 (-14.36%).

2012 Avg (March) 2.2821

2011 Avg (March) 2.6649

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.2227	2.0931	2.1653
February	2.2762	2.1933	2.2290
March	2.3099	2.2555	2.2821
April	2.2833	2.2264	2.2463
May	2.2589	2.0700	2.1644
June	2.0831	1.9889	2.0437
July	2.1585	2.0241	2.1084
August	2.1710	2.1095	2.1423
September	2.2839	2.1183	2.2102
October	2.2928	2.2028	2.2516
November	2.2782	2.1507	2.2052
December	2.3079	2.2232	2.2736