2012 GBP to RON Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 GBP to RON Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the GBP to RON exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 5.9508. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 5.1348.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8160 RON. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.2191 to the December average rate of 5.5132, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.64% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 5.9508 was up 14.70% compared to the 2011 peak of 5.1879, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GBP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
GBP to RON Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 5.3386, compared to 5.6584 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3198 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.4333 RON (High: 5.9508 / Low: 5.5175). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0650 RON (High: 5.6805 / Low: 5.6155).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.1212 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 5.7816) against the same month in 2011 (average: 4.7939), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9877 (+20.60%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5.2853 | 5.1800 | 5.2191 |
| February | 5.2696 | 5.1348 | 5.2009 |
| March | 5.2824 | 5.1854 | 5.2322 |
| April | 5.4204 | 5.2207 | 5.3239 |
| May | 5.5905 | 5.4223 | 5.5193 |
| June | 5.5732 | 5.5074 | 5.5361 |
| July | 5.9508 | 5.5175 | 5.7816 |
| August | 5.8868 | 5.6127 | 5.7313 |
| September | 5.7057 | 5.5631 | 5.6363 |
| October | 5.6805 | 5.6155 | 5.6536 |
| November | 5.6718 | 5.5700 | 5.6344 |
| December | 5.6358 | 5.3862 | 5.5132 |