YEARLY HIGH
0.7429 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.6541 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7107 WST

2012 PLN to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PLN to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 0.7429. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 0.6541.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0888 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7028 to the December average rate of 0.7328, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.26% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.7429 was down 16.56% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.8903, 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 14,859 WST
2011 Average 15,731 WST
Yearly Trough Low 13,082 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,776.56 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.7370
0.6861
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to WST 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 0.7092, compared to 0.7122 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0031 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7092
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7122

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0611 WST (High: 0.7365 / Low: 0.6755). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0234 WST (High: 0.7098 / Low: 0.6864).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0611
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0234

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 0.0147 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0147

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 0.7328) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.7056), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0271 (+3.85%).

2012 Avg (December) 0.7328
2011 Avg (December) 0.7056

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7260 0.6825 0.7028
February 0.7361 0.7059 0.7204
March 0.7340 0.7021 0.7185
April 0.7320 0.7082 0.7164
May 0.7365 0.6755 0.7017
June 0.7138 0.6639 0.6951
July 0.7117 0.6541 0.6904
August 0.7098 0.6864 0.7009
September 0.7299 0.6967 0.7124
October 0.7344 0.7086 0.7236
November 0.7396 0.6979 0.7133
December 0.7429 0.7181 0.7328