YEARLY HIGH
0.8552 LTL
YEARLY LOW
0.7664 LTL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8260 LTL

2012 PLN to LTL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PLN to LTL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 6, valuing the pair at 0.8552. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 0.7664.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0889 LTL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7898 to the December average rate of 0.8432, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.76% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.8552 was down 4.83% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.8986, 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 17,104 LTL
2011 Average 16,803 LTL
Yearly Trough Low 15,327 LTL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,777.25 LTL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.8501
0.7844
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to LTL 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 0.8143, compared to 0.8377 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0234 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8143
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8377

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0520 LTL (High: 0.8183 / Low: 0.7664). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0131 LTL (High: 0.8488 / Low: 0.8356).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0520
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0131

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0213 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0213

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 0.8446) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.8375), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0071 (+0.85%).

2012 Avg (August) 0.8446
2011 Avg (August) 0.8375

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8183 0.7664 0.7898
February 0.8369 0.8170 0.8254
March 0.8435 0.8292 0.8355
April 0.8347 0.8200 0.8265
May 0.8290 0.7864 0.8052
June 0.8151 0.7826 0.8035
July 0.8407 0.8152 0.8253
August 0.8552 0.8227 0.8446
September 0.8503 0.8230 0.8368
October 0.8473 0.8326 0.8409
November 0.8433 0.8263 0.8355
December 0.8488 0.8356 0.8432