2012 BBD to RON Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.9177 RON

YEARLY LOW

1.6205 RON

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.7348 RON

2012 BBD to RON Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BBD to RON exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 1.9177. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 1.6205.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2971 RON. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6825 to the December average rate of 1.7087, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.56% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.9177 was up 14.66% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.6725, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,588 RON

2011 Average 7,623 RON

Yearly Trough Low 8,103 RON

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,485.71 RON purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.8740

1.6243

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD 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 1.6932, compared to 1.7764 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0833 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6932

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7764

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.1551 RON (High: 1.9177 / Low: 1.7626). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0278 RON (High: 1.7737 / Low: 1.7459).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.1551

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0278

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0739 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0739

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 1.8532) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.4843), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3689 (+24.85%).

2012 Avg (July) 1.8532

2011 Avg (July) 1.4843

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.7165	1.6476	1.6825
February	1.6726	1.6205	1.6451
March	1.6769	1.6359	1.6532
April	1.6754	1.6389	1.6630
May	1.8056	1.6722	1.7339
June	1.8097	1.7568	1.7813
July	1.9177	1.7626	1.8532
August	1.8851	1.7732	1.8236
September	1.7854	1.7145	1.7497
October	1.7737	1.7459	1.7584
November	1.7862	1.7370	1.7652
December	1.7533	1.6696	1.7087