YEARLY HIGH
6288.5112 STD
YEARLY LOW
5352.6800 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
5883.3800 STD

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 PLN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 125,770,224 STD
2011 Average 119,405,881 STD
Yearly Trough Low 107,053,599 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 18,716,624.43 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

6168.7963
5551.9843
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5758.5927
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6008.1672

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

January Spread (Volatile) ±505.1357
April Spread (Stable) ±108.1155

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -216.0314

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2012 Avg (September) 6117.3953
2011 Avg (September) 5586.7260

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