YEARLY HIGH
0.9532 PLN
YEARLY LOW
0.8190 PLN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8680 PLN

2012 SAR to PLN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SAR to PLN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 1, valuing the pair at 0.9532. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 0.8190.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1342 PLN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9042 to the December average rate of 0.8324, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.94% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.9532 was up 1.85% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.9360, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,766 PLN
2011 Average 3,955 PLN
Yearly Trough Low 4,095 PLN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 671.09 PLN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.9233
0.8241
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 0.8729, compared to 0.8630 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0099 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8729
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8630

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.1056 PLN (High: 0.9448 / Low: 0.8392). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0227 PLN (High: 0.8487 / Low: 0.8260).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1056
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0227

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0606 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0606

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 0.9150) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.7359), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1791 (+24.34%).

2012 Avg (June) 0.9150
2011 Avg (June) 0.7359

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9411 0.8544 0.9042
February 0.8656 0.8201 0.8436
March 0.8487 0.8260 0.8346
April 0.8568 0.8295 0.8464
May 0.9448 0.8392 0.8935
June 0.9532 0.8895 0.9150
July 0.9309 0.8912 0.9075
August 0.8932 0.8679 0.8796
September 0.8895 0.8250 0.8556
October 0.8569 0.8341 0.8439
November 0.8773 0.8412 0.8592
December 0.8504 0.8190 0.8324