YEARLY HIGH
1.7171 PLN
YEARLY LOW
1.4728 PLN
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5706 PLN

2012 PGK to PLN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PGK to PLN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 1, valuing the pair at 1.7171. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 1.4728.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2443 PLN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6106 to the December average rate of 1.5155, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.91% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.7171 was up 4.03% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.6506, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,585 PLN
2011 Average 6,367 PLN
Yearly Trough Low 7,364 PLN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,221.50 PLN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.6658
1.4813
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK 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 1.5710, compared to 1.5702 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5710
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5702

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.1866 PLN (High: 1.7019 / Low: 1.5153). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0485 PLN (High: 1.6219 / Low: 1.5734).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1866
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0485

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 0.1005 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 1.6504) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.1808), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4697 (+39.78%).

2012 Avg (June) 1.6504
2011 Avg (June) 1.1808

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6570 1.5539 1.6106
February 1.5452 1.4908 1.5102
March 1.5325 1.4827 1.4967
April 1.5765 1.4881 1.5409
May 1.7019 1.5153 1.6172
June 1.7171 1.6105 1.6504
July 1.7051 1.6053 1.6488
August 1.6219 1.5734 1.5985
September 1.6151 1.5071 1.5604
October 1.5617 1.5127 1.5360
November 1.5937 1.5216 1.5618
December 1.5518 1.4728 1.5155