YEARLY HIGH
0.0793 RON
YEARLY LOW
0.0649 RON
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0708 RON

2012 AFN to RON Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the AFN to RON exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 0.0793. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 0.0649.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0144 RON. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0730 to the December average rate of 0.0664, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.99% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0793 was up 3.33% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0767, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 397 RON
2011 Average 345 RON
Yearly Trough Low 325 RON
Transaction Impact: A difference of 71.99 RON purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0778
0.0654
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to RON 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 0.0707, compared to 0.0709 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0707
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0709

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0063 RON (High: 0.0793 / Low: 0.0730). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0014 RON (High: 0.0691 / Low: 0.0677).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0063
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0014

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0046 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0046

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 0.0767) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0690), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0077 (+11.19%).

2012 Avg (July) 0.0767
2011 Avg (July) 0.0690

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0748 0.0712 0.0730
February 0.0720 0.0667 0.0684
March 0.0691 0.0676 0.0684
April 0.0694 0.0679 0.0689
May 0.0747 0.0692 0.0718
June 0.0749 0.0730 0.0738
July 0.0793 0.0730 0.0767
August 0.0782 0.0733 0.0754
September 0.0738 0.0691 0.0711
October 0.0691 0.0677 0.0684
November 0.0685 0.0665 0.0676
December 0.0684 0.0649 0.0664