YEARLY HIGH
0.6766 BRL
YEARLY LOW
0.5141 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6006 BRL

2012 PLN to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PLN to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 2, valuing the pair at 0.6766. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 0.5141.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1625 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5283 to the December average rate of 0.6666, the exchange rate registered a net change of 26.18% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.6766 was up 11.50% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.6068, 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 13,533 BRL
2011 Average 11,303 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 10,282 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,250.83 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.6804
0.5144
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to BRL 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 0.5693, compared to 0.6320 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0626 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5693
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6320

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was November, with a trading range of 0.0449 BRL (High: 0.6689 / Low: 0.6240). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0183 BRL (High: 0.6498 / Low: 0.6315).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0449
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0183

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0008 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 0.6666) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.5402), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1263 (+23.39%).

2012 Avg (December) 0.6666
2011 Avg (December) 0.5402

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5436 0.5141 0.5283
February 0.5616 0.5326 0.5438
March 0.5856 0.5543 0.5724
April 0.5998 0.5723 0.5835
May 0.6067 0.5682 0.5911
June 0.6086 0.5685 0.5968
July 0.6133 0.5855 0.5960
August 0.6247 0.6060 0.6145
September 0.6509 0.6092 0.6319
October 0.6498 0.6315 0.6416
November 0.6689 0.6240 0.6411
December 0.6766 0.6528 0.6666