YEARLY HIGH
0.2113 XDR
YEARLY LOW
0.1852 XDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2009 XDR

2012 PLN to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PLN to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 0.2113. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 0.1852.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0261 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1923 to the December average rate of 0.2083, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.29% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.2113 was down 9.64% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.2338, 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 4,226 XDR
2011 Average 4,292 XDR
Yearly Trough Low 3,704 XDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 521.69 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.2099
0.1907
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to XDR 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 0.1992, compared to 0.2025 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0032 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1992
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2025

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0180 XDR (High: 0.2049 / Low: 0.1869). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0040 XDR (High: 0.2089 / Low: 0.2048).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0180
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0040

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 0.0090 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0090

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 0.2083) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1904), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0179 (+9.41%).

2012 Avg (December) 0.2083
2011 Avg (December) 0.1904

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2018 0.1852 0.1923
February 0.2095 0.1999 0.2041
March 0.2089 0.2048 0.2073
April 0.2077 0.2022 0.2042
May 0.2049 0.1869 0.1952
June 0.1968 0.1854 0.1924
July 0.1984 0.1912 0.1950
August 0.2032 0.1964 0.2005
September 0.2086 0.1969 0.2029
October 0.2070 0.2027 0.2052
November 0.2066 0.1992 0.2029
December 0.2113 0.2047 0.2083