YEARLY HIGH
528.4458 SOS
YEARLY LOW
454.2588 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
498.8454 SOS

2012 PLN to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PLN to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 29, valuing the pair at 528.4458. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 5, dropping to 454.2588.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 74.1870 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 480.8918 to the December average rate of 516.7662, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.46% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 528.4458 was down 12.63% compared to the 2011 peak of 604.8656, 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 10,568,915 SOS
2011 Average 10,942,188 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 9,085,175 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,483,739.76 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

524.1832
467.0233
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to SOS 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 496.8337, compared to 500.8572 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.0235 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 496.8337
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 500.8572

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 57.4136 SOS (High: 516.4568 / Low: 459.0432). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 13.0549 SOS (High: 499.5434 / Low: 486.4885).

May Spread (Volatile) ±57.4136
August Spread (Stable) ±13.0549

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 28.0202 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -28.0202

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 513.7493) against the same month in 2011 (average: 556.5834), the exchange rate shifted by -42.8341 (-7.70%).

2012 Avg (February) 513.7493
2011 Avg (February) 556.5834

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 507.4879 461.8796 480.8918
February 528.4458 501.5857 513.7493
March 525.6999 511.1789 519.4199
April 523.4586 503.1225 511.5873
May 516.4568 459.0432 483.5671
June 485.1261 454.2588 471.7867
July 486.3899 466.2562 476.6987
August 499.5434 486.4885 492.4782
September 524.6493 485.9465 506.0540
October 519.6097 501.9397 512.1025
November 512.1941 491.3742 501.0437
December 526.6667 506.3035 516.7662