YEARLY HIGH
2.8103 SZL
YEARLY LOW
2.3089 SZL
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.5252 SZL

2012 PLN to SZL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PLN to SZL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 8, valuing the pair at 2.8103. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 2.3089.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5014 SZL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.3641 to the December average rate of 2.7639, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.91% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.8103 was up 10.21% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.5500, 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 56,206 SZL
2011 Average 48,852 SZL
Yearly Trough Low 46,178 SZL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,027.86 SZL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.8039
2.3241
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to SZL 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 2.4262, compared to 2.6242 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1980 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.4262
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.6242

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 0.1965 SZL (High: 2.8103 / Low: 2.6138). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0542 SZL (High: 2.4968 / Low: 2.4426).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.1965
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0542

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 0.0290 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0290

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2012: 2.7347) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2.4899), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2449 (+9.84%).

2012 Avg (October) 2.7347
2011 Avg (October) 2.4899

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.4310 2.3089 2.3641
February 2.4641 2.3682 2.4207
March 2.4612 2.3944 2.4293
April 2.4968 2.4426 2.4634
May 2.4677 2.3889 2.4344
June 2.4916 2.3926 2.4454
July 2.4603 2.3963 2.4249
August 2.5818 2.4327 2.5075
September 2.6632 2.5184 2.5839
October 2.8103 2.6138 2.7347
November 2.7997 2.6583 2.7302
December 2.8002 2.7235 2.7639