YEARLY HIGH
0.5028 PLN
YEARLY LOW
0.4329 PLN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4564 PLN

2012 SBD to PLN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SBD to PLN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 4, valuing the pair at 0.5028. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 8, dropping to 0.4329.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0699 PLN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4619 to the December average rate of 0.4399, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.77% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.5028 was up 9.13% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.4607, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,514 PLN
2011 Average 1,949 PLN
Yearly Trough Low 2,165 PLN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 349.26 PLN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.4945
0.4331
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 0.4576, compared to 0.4553 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0024 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4576
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4553

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0404 PLN (High: 0.4831 / Low: 0.4427). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0104 PLN (High: 0.4434 / Low: 0.4329).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0404
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0104

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0149 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0149

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 0.4894) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.3662), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1232 (+33.64%).

2012 Avg (June) 0.4894
2011 Avg (June) 0.3662

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4778 0.4499 0.4619
February 0.4559 0.4393 0.4487
March 0.4434 0.4329 0.4382
April 0.4491 0.4380 0.4452
May 0.4831 0.4427 0.4623
June 0.5028 0.4801 0.4894
July 0.4940 0.4633 0.4744
August 0.4741 0.4606 0.4668
September 0.4721 0.4379 0.4527
October 0.4540 0.4361 0.4442
November 0.4650 0.4389 0.4536
December 0.4498 0.4333 0.4399