YEARLY HIGH
3.4877 SZL
YEARLY LOW
2.7284 SZL
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.0544 SZL

2013 PLN to SZL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the PLN to SZL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 3.4877. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 2.7284.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7593 SZL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.8217 to the December average rate of 3.4062, the exchange rate registered a net change of 20.71% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 3.4877 was up 24.10% compared to the 2012 peak of 2.8103, 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 69,754 SZL
2012 Average 50,509 SZL
Yearly Trough Low 54,568 SZL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,186.28 SZL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

3.4646
2.7633
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 2.8968, compared to 3.2121 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3153 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.8968
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.2121

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.2309 SZL (High: 3.0568 / Low: 2.8259). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0613 SZL (High: 3.2629 / Low: 3.2016).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.2309
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0613

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0423 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0423

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 3.4062) against the same month in 2012 (average: 2.7639), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6423 (+23.24%).

2013 Avg (December) 3.4062
2012 Avg (December) 2.7639

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.9099 2.7284 2.8217
February 2.9274 2.7811 2.8492
March 2.8937 2.8296 2.8657
April 2.9396 2.8220 2.8665
May 3.0568 2.8259 2.8968
June 3.1754 3.0084 3.0809
July 3.0868 2.9824 3.0386
August 3.2669 3.0849 3.1681
September 3.2400 3.0894 3.1501
October 3.2629 3.2016 3.2267
November 3.3129 3.2475 3.2828
December 3.4877 3.2992 3.4062