YEARLY HIGH
1.3049 PLN
YEARLY LOW
1.1693 PLN
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2113 PLN

2012 LTL to PLN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LTL to PLN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 1.3049. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 6, dropping to 1.1693.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1356 PLN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2667 to the December average rate of 1.1859, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.38% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.3049 was down 1.26% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.3215, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,524 PLN
2011 Average 5,967 PLN
Yearly Trough Low 5,846 PLN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 677.93 PLN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.2750
1.1758
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LTL 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 1.2287, compared to 1.1939 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0349 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2287
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1939

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0829 PLN (High: 1.3049 / Low: 1.2220). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0185 PLN (High: 1.1967 / Low: 1.1782).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0829
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0185

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0552 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0552

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 1.2667) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.1279), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1388 (+12.31%).

2012 Avg (January) 1.2667
2011 Avg (January) 1.1279

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3049 1.2220 1.2667
February 1.2240 1.1948 1.2115
March 1.2060 1.1855 1.1970
April 1.2195 1.1981 1.2099
May 1.2717 1.2063 1.2423
June 1.2778 1.2269 1.2448
July 1.2267 1.1895 1.2117
August 1.2156 1.1693 1.1841
September 1.2151 1.1760 1.1952
October 1.2010 1.1803 1.1893
November 1.2102 1.1859 1.1970
December 1.1967 1.1782 1.1859