YEARLY HIGH
1.3975 VEF
YEARLY LOW
1.2009 VEF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3210 VEF

2012 PLN to VEF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PLN to VEF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 1.3975. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 1, dropping to 1.2009.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1966 VEF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2678 to the December average rate of 1.3754, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.49% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.3975 was down 13.92% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.6236, 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 27,950 VEF
2011 Average 29,128 VEF
Yearly Trough Low 24,018 VEF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,932.92 VEF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.3878
1.2395
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to VEF 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 1.3143, compared to 1.3277 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0134 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3143
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3277

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.1523 VEF (High: 1.3640 / Low: 1.2117). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0370 VEF (High: 1.3858 / Low: 1.3487).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1523
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0370

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 0.0697 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0697

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 1.3754) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.2642), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1112 (+8.80%).

2012 Avg (December) 1.3754
2011 Avg (December) 1.2642

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3409 1.2177 1.2678
February 1.3959 1.3226 1.3576
March 1.3858 1.3487 1.3722
April 1.3811 1.3361 1.3530
May 1.3640 1.2117 1.2832
June 1.2868 1.2009 1.2519
July 1.2842 1.2294 1.2617
August 1.3186 1.2813 1.3014
September 1.3881 1.2866 1.3385
October 1.3725 1.3355 1.3566
November 1.3606 1.3045 1.3325
December 1.3975 1.3459 1.3754