YEARLY HIGH
0.6512 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.5595 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6153 BBD

2012 PLN to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PLN to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 0.6512. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 1, dropping to 0.5595.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0917 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5905 to the December average rate of 0.6408, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.52% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.6512 was down 13.87% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.7561, 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 13,024 BBD
2011 Average 13,560 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 11,190 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,834.45 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.6465
0.5773
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 0.6121, compared to 0.6185 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0065 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6121
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6185

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0710 BBD (High: 0.6355 / Low: 0.5645). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0171 BBD (High: 0.6395 / Low: 0.6223).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0710
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0171

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0325 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0325

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 0.6408) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.5887), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0521 (+8.85%).

2012 Avg (December) 0.6408
2011 Avg (December) 0.5887

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6242 0.5667 0.5905
February 0.6503 0.6161 0.6323
March 0.6456 0.6284 0.6391
April 0.6429 0.6224 0.6301
May 0.6355 0.5645 0.5976
June 0.5995 0.5595 0.5830
July 0.5984 0.5729 0.5877
August 0.6145 0.5971 0.6064
September 0.6464 0.5996 0.6236
October 0.6395 0.6223 0.6320
November 0.6340 0.6078 0.6208
December 0.6512 0.6272 0.6408