YEARLY HIGH
1.3355 PLN
YEARLY LOW
0.6955 PLN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9900 PLN

2012 SDG to PLN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SDG to PLN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 1, valuing the pair at 1.3355. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 0.6955.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6401 PLN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2672 to the December average rate of 0.7074, the exchange rate registered a net change of -44.18% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.3355 was up 1.89% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.3108, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,678 PLN
2011 Average 5,569 PLN
Yearly Trough Low 3,477 PLN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,200.46 PLN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.3404
0.6498
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 1.2235, compared to 0.7565 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4670 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2235
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7565

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.5006 PLN (High: 1.2561 / Low: 0.7555). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0200 PLN (High: 0.7545 / Low: 0.7344).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.5006
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0200

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 0.3700 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3700

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 1.2829) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.0321), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2508 (+24.30%).

2012 Avg (June) 1.2829
2011 Avg (June) 1.0321

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3194 1.1970 1.2672
February 1.2137 1.1507 1.1825
March 1.1891 1.1588 1.1692
April 1.1993 1.1597 1.1867
May 1.3233 1.1767 1.2526
June 1.3355 1.2513 1.2829
July 1.2561 0.7555 0.9129
August 0.7545 0.7344 0.7448
September 0.7531 0.7015 0.7264
October 0.7289 0.7087 0.7171
November 0.7457 0.7145 0.7303
December 0.7226 0.6955 0.7074