YEARLY HIGH
0.4323 PLN
YEARLY LOW
0.3537 PLN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3972 PLN

2012 ZAR to PLN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ZAR to PLN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 0.4323. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 8, dropping to 0.3537.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0786 PLN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4232 to the December average rate of 0.3618, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.51% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.4323 was down 3.77% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.4492, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 21,614 PLN
2011 Average 20,437 PLN
Yearly Trough Low 17,685 PLN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,928.59 PLN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.4294
0.3557
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR 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 0.4123, compared to 0.3822 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0301 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4123
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3822

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 0.0279 PLN (High: 0.3816 / Low: 0.3537). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0092 PLN (High: 0.4091 / Low: 0.3999).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0279
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0092

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2012. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0225 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0225

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.4232) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.4210), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0022 (+0.52%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.4232
2011 Avg (January) 0.4210

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4323 0.4114 0.4232
February 0.4213 0.4083 0.4133
March 0.4179 0.4056 0.4117
April 0.4091 0.3999 0.4055
May 0.4178 0.4056 0.4111
June 0.4166 0.4019 0.4087
July 0.4169 0.4064 0.4129
August 0.4106 0.3878 0.3994
September 0.3971 0.3766 0.3877
October 0.3816 0.3537 0.3652
November 0.3757 0.3569 0.3660
December 0.3672 0.3543 0.3618