YEARLY HIGH
1.9018 SDG
YEARLY LOW
1.3112 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.4346 SDG

2013 PLN to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the PLN to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 1.9018. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 9, dropping to 1.3112.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5906 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4192 to the December average rate of 1.8726, the exchange rate registered a net change of 31.95% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.9018 was up 32.26% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.4379, 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 38,036 SDG
2012 Average 21,570 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 26,223 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,812.93 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.9248
1.2977
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to SDG 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 1.3879, compared to 1.4813 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0934 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3879
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4813

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was November, with a trading range of 0.4326 SDG (High: 1.8433 / Low: 1.4107). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0289 SDG (High: 1.4334 / Low: 1.4045).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.4326
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0289

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0380 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0380

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 1.8726) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.4138), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4587 (+32.44%).

2013 Avg (December) 1.8726
2012 Avg (December) 1.4138

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.4334 1.4045 1.4192
February 1.4446 1.3888 1.4149
March 1.3960 1.3519 1.3769
April 1.4100 1.3503 1.3892
May 1.4028 1.3419 1.3717
June 1.3888 1.3239 1.3553
July 1.3875 1.3112 1.3500
August 1.4051 1.3649 1.3878
September 1.4185 1.3495 1.3899
October 1.4553 1.4137 1.4362
November 1.8433 1.4107 1.4515
December 1.9018 1.8384 1.8726