YEARLY HIGH
1.0388 PLN
YEARLY LOW
0.8779 PLN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9388 PLN

2012 RON to PLN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the RON to PLN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 1.0388. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 5, dropping to 0.8779.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1609 PLN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0075 to the December average rate of 0.9135, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.32% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.0388 was down 1.19% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.0513, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 RON based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 5,194 PLN
2011 Average 4,860 PLN
Yearly Trough Low 4,389 PLN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 804.69 PLN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.0182
0.8891
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RON to PLN 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 0.9665, compared to 0.9110 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0555 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9665
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9110

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0668 PLN (High: 1.0388 / Low: 0.9720). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0144 PLN (High: 0.9211 / Low: 0.9067).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0668
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0144

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0459 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0459

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 1.0075) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.9131), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0943 (+10.33%).

2012 Avg (January) 1.0075
2011 Avg (January) 0.9131

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0388 0.9720 1.0075
February 0.9704 0.9470 0.9615
March 0.9551 0.9397 0.9466
April 0.9609 0.9451 0.9544
May 0.9818 0.9410 0.9660
June 0.9887 0.9495 0.9632
July 0.9516 0.8963 0.9186
August 0.9410 0.8779 0.9046
September 0.9347 0.9020 0.9168
October 0.9115 0.8912 0.8999
November 0.9211 0.9067 0.9127
December 0.9270 0.9012 0.9135