YEARLY HIGH
0.5643 TOP
YEARLY LOW
0.4928 TOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5345 TOP

2012 PLN to TOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PLN to TOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 0.5643. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 0.4928.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0715 TOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5140 to the December average rate of 0.5574, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.45% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.5643 was down 17.71% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.6858, 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 11,287 TOP
2011 Average 11,912 TOP
Yearly Trough Low 9,856 TOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,430.87 TOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.5617
0.5096
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to TOP 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 0.5283, compared to 0.5406 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0123 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5283
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5406

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0452 TOP (High: 0.5380 / Low: 0.4928). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0159 TOP (High: 0.5465 / Low: 0.5306).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0452
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0159

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0119 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0119

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 0.5574) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.5109), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0465 (+9.09%).

2012 Avg (December) 0.5574
2011 Avg (December) 0.5109

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5380 0.4928 0.5140
February 0.5492 0.5205 0.5350
March 0.5452 0.5276 0.5391
April 0.5465 0.5306 0.5360
May 0.5428 0.5069 0.5241
June 0.5349 0.5026 0.5215
July 0.5350 0.5053 0.5225
August 0.5381 0.5208 0.5308
September 0.5547 0.5283 0.5432
October 0.5570 0.5405 0.5504
November 0.5606 0.5233 0.5394
December 0.5643 0.5463 0.5574