YEARLY HIGH
0.7561 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.5698 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6781 BBD

2011 PLN to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the PLN to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 4, valuing the pair at 0.7561. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 14, dropping to 0.5698.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1863 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6865 to the December average rate of 0.5887, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.24% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.7561 was up 3.40% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.7312, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 PLN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 15,122 BBD
2010 Average 13,291 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 11,396 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,725.52 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.7427
0.5747
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to BBD 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 0.7101, compared to 0.6461 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0640 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7101
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6461

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 0.0942 BBD (High: 0.6894 / Low: 0.5952). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0239 BBD (High: 0.7055 / Low: 0.6816).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0942
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0239

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0590 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0590

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2011: 0.7287) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.6220), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1067 (+17.15%).

2011 Avg (May) 0.7287
2010 Avg (May) 0.6220

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7065 0.6609 0.6865
February 0.7055 0.6816 0.6951
March 0.7085 0.6816 0.6968
April 0.7552 0.7001 0.7286
May 0.7561 0.7092 0.7287
June 0.7421 0.7072 0.7249
July 0.7356 0.6933 0.7153
August 0.7239 0.6774 0.6952
September 0.6894 0.5952 0.6361
October 0.6548 0.5982 0.6301
November 0.6338 0.5845 0.6112
December 0.6021 0.5698 0.5887