2012 PLN to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.8272 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

2.3134 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.5251 ZAR

2012 PLN to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PLN to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 8, valuing the pair at 2.8272. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 2.3134.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5139 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.3634 to the December average rate of 2.7639, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.95% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.8272 was up 9.41% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.5840, 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 56,545 ZAR

2011 Average 48,961 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 46,267 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,277.82 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.8040

2.3234

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to ZAR 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 2.4264, compared to 2.6238 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1974 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.4264

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.6238

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 0.2065 ZAR (High: 2.8272 / Low: 2.6208). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0563 ZAR (High: 2.5008 / Low: 2.4446).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.2065

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0563

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 0.0332 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0332

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2012: 2.7390) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2.5045), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2346 (+9.37%).

2012 Avg (October) 2.7390

2011 Avg (October) 2.5045

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.4309	2.3134	2.3634
February	2.4493	2.3734	2.4198
March	2.4653	2.3929	2.4291
April	2.5008	2.4446	2.4660
May	2.4653	2.3932	2.4328
June	2.4879	2.4006	2.4470
July	2.4609	2.3984	2.4223
August	2.5786	2.4354	2.5046
September	2.6553	2.5183	2.5801
October	2.8272	2.6208	2.7390
November	2.8022	2.6618	2.7330
December	2.8222	2.7233	2.7639