YEARLY HIGH
525.5049 SOS
YEARLY LOW
371.1124 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
445.2760 SOS

2013 PLN to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the PLN to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 525.5049. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 371.1124.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 154.3925 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 514.4510 to the December average rate of 382.8454, the exchange rate registered a net change of -25.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 525.5049 was down 0.56% compared to the 2012 peak of 528.4458, 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 10,510,099 SOS
2012 Average 9,975,548 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 7,422,249 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,087,849.93 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

527.6115
369.6848
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 485.4590, compared to 405.0931 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 80.3659 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 485.4590
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 405.0931

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 35.0299 SOS (High: 480.4744 / Low: 445.4445). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.6096 SOS (High: 408.4875 / Low: 400.8780).

May Spread (Volatile) ±35.0299
October Spread (Stable) ±7.6096

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2013. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 24.9218 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -24.9218

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2013: 510.6611) against the same month in 2012 (average: 513.7493), the exchange rate shifted by -3.0882 (-0.60%).

2013 Avg (February) 510.6611
2012 Avg (February) 513.7493

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 520.2335 508.3520 514.4510
February 525.5049 494.5084 510.6611
March 511.3452 480.9946 495.9269
April 496.2091 477.3258 487.9566
May 480.4744 445.4445 463.0349
June 452.1511 421.7426 440.7233
July 436.1535 413.6757 425.5226
August 432.6546 404.2001 420.9849
September 410.0784 395.0751 403.9528
October 408.4875 400.8780 404.4862
November 397.2720 388.1129 392.7667
December 391.2932 371.1124 382.8454