YEARLY HIGH
0.4331 PLN
YEARLY LOW
0.3558 PLN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3972 PLN

2012 SZL to PLN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SZL to PLN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 7, valuing the pair at 0.4331. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 8, dropping to 0.3558.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0773 PLN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4231 to the December average rate of 0.3618, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.49% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.4331 was down 3.90% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.4507, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,166 PLN
2011 Average 2,048 PLN
Yearly Trough Low 1,779 PLN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 386.36 PLN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.4293
0.3557
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL 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 0.4123, compared to 0.3821 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0302 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4123
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3821

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 0.0267 PLN (High: 0.3826 / Low: 0.3558). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0089 PLN (High: 0.4094 / Low: 0.4005).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0267
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0089

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2012. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0214 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0214

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.4231) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.4221), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0011 (+0.25%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.4231
2011 Avg (January) 0.4221

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4331 0.4113 0.4231
February 0.4223 0.4058 0.4131
March 0.4176 0.4063 0.4117
April 0.4094 0.4005 0.4060
May 0.4186 0.4052 0.4108
June 0.4180 0.4013 0.4090
July 0.4173 0.4065 0.4124
August 0.4111 0.3873 0.3989
September 0.3971 0.3755 0.3871
October 0.3826 0.3558 0.3657
November 0.3762 0.3572 0.3664
December 0.3672 0.3571 0.3618