YEARLY HIGH
1.4525 RON
YEARLY LOW
1.2081 RON
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3156 RON

2012 PEN to RON Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PEN to RON exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 1.4525. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 1.2081.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2444 RON. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2493 to the December average rate of 1.3314, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.57% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.4525 was up 17.10% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.2404, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,263 RON
2011 Average 5,537 RON
Yearly Trough Low 6,041 RON
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,221.94 RON purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.4240
1.2077
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN 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 1.2660, compared to 1.3653 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0993 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2660
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3653

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.1272 RON (High: 1.4525 / Low: 1.3253). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0254 RON (High: 1.3443 / Low: 1.3190).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.1272
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0254

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 0.0493 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0493

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 1.4059) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.0826), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3233 (+29.86%).

2012 Avg (July) 1.4059
2011 Avg (July) 1.0826

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2750 1.2242 1.2493
February 1.2455 1.2081 1.2258
March 1.2543 1.2241 1.2373
April 1.2643 1.2273 1.2515
May 1.3336 1.2665 1.3000
June 1.3443 1.3190 1.3321
July 1.4525 1.3253 1.4059
August 1.4378 1.3581 1.3937
September 1.3694 1.3193 1.3444
October 1.3711 1.3448 1.3579
November 1.3723 1.3419 1.3585
December 1.3629 1.3063 1.3314