YEARLY HIGH
583.8801 COP
YEARLY LOW
512.1773 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
552.7370 COP

2012 PLN to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PLN to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 583.8801. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 12, dropping to 512.1773.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 71.7029 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 545.3854 to the December average rate of 574.2564, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.29% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 583.8801 was down 12.69% compared to the 2011 peak of 668.7213, 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 11,677,603 COP
2011 Average 12,505,840 COP
Yearly Trough Low 10,243,546 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,434,057.22 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

579.4663
516.9469
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to COP 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 548.1934, compared to 557.2806 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 9.0872 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 548.1934
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 557.2806

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 43.5174 COP (High: 559.2803 / Low: 515.7629). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 10.3184 COP (High: 574.9378 / Low: 564.6194).

May Spread (Volatile) ±43.5174
October Spread (Stable) ±10.3184

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 22.2633 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -22.2633

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 574.2564) against the same month in 2011 (average: 569.3097), the exchange rate shifted by +4.9467 (+0.87%).

2012 Avg (December) 574.2564
2011 Avg (December) 569.3097

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 564.8829 529.8110 545.3854
February 578.6601 552.9762 563.4562
March 571.4904 552.8700 563.9520
April 568.1707 552.0157 558.2366
May 559.2803 515.7629 535.9733
June 535.0080 512.1773 522.1568
July 536.1509 513.8448 524.3324
August 557.7094 535.2975 547.3179
September 578.4891 546.9748 562.2856
October 574.9378 564.6194 570.3978
November 576.8079 552.3154 565.0935
December 583.8801 564.3620 574.2564