2012 PLN to STD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 PLN to STD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the PLN to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 8, valuing the pair at 6288.5112. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 5352.6800.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 935.8312 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5603.3853 to the December average rate of 6001.2785, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.10% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 6288.5112 was down 1.99% compared to the 2011 peak of 6416.1917, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 PLN based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
PLN to STD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 5758.5927, compared to 6008.1672 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 249.5745 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 505.1357 STD (High: 5857.8156 / Low: 5352.6800). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 108.1155 STD (High: 5925.1015 / Low: 5816.9860).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween June and September, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 216.0314 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2012: 6117.3953) against the same month in 2011 (average: 5586.7260), the exchange rate shifted by +530.6693 (+9.50%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5857.8156 | 5352.6800 | 5603.3853 |
| February | 5970.1161 | 5783.2985 | 5864.5232 |
| March | 6046.8572 | 5883.6524 | 5934.9939 |
| April | 5925.1015 | 5816.9860 | 5873.5164 |
| May | 5893.6372 | 5420.0896 | 5657.4850 |
| June | 5778.1709 | 5362.8944 | 5617.6523 |
| July | 6018.1963 | 5688.0758 | 5824.1377 |
| August | 6210.5048 | 6020.8326 | 6104.1332 |
| September | 6288.5112 | 6008.3247 | 6117.3953 |
| October | 6194.3270 | 5899.9744 | 6071.5480 |
| November | 6001.6996 | 5866.0652 | 5930.5105 |
| December | 6060.3817 | 5937.9376 | 6001.2785 |