YEARLY HIGH
2.0293 PLN
YEARLY LOW
1.7720 PLN
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.8725 PLN

2012 TOP to PLN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the TOP to PLN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 2.0293. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 1.7720.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2573 PLN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9471 to the December average rate of 1.7942, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.85% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.0293 was down 1.17% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.0532, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,146 PLN
2011 Average 8,471 PLN
Yearly Trough Low 8,860 PLN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,286.29 PLN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.9623
1.7789
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TOP 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 1.8940, compared to 1.8509 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0431 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8940
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8509

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.1706 PLN (High: 2.0293 / Low: 1.8586). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0546 PLN (High: 1.8501 / Low: 1.7954).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1706
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0546

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 0.0776 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0776

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 1.9471) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.5664), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3806 (+24.30%).

2012 Avg (January) 1.9471
2011 Avg (January) 1.5664

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.0293 1.8586 1.9471
February 1.9212 1.8209 1.8694
March 1.8954 1.8342 1.8552
April 1.8847 1.8299 1.8658
May 1.9728 1.8422 1.9086
June 1.9897 1.8696 1.9179
July 1.9792 1.8690 1.9141
August 1.9200 1.8583 1.8840
September 1.8930 1.8027 1.8413
October 1.8501 1.7954 1.8168
November 1.9109 1.7838 1.8550
December 1.8306 1.7720 1.7942