YEARLY HIGH
1.8734 RON
YEARLY LOW
1.5462 RON
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6746 RON

2012 PGK to RON Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PGK to RON exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 1.8734. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 9, dropping to 1.5462.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3272 RON. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5988 to the December average rate of 1.6591, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.77% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.8734 was up 19.09% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.5730, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,367 RON
2011 Average 6,530 RON
Yearly Trough Low 7,731 RON
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,635.84 RON purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.8183
1.5481
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK 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 1.6254, compared to 1.7237 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0983 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6254
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7237

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.1817 RON (High: 1.8734 / Low: 1.6917). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0367 RON (High: 1.7252 / Low: 1.6885).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.1817
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0367

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 0.0656 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0656

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 1.7957) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.3054), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4904 (+37.57%).

2012 Avg (July) 1.7957
2011 Avg (July) 1.3054

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6245 1.5571 1.5988
February 1.5984 1.5462 1.5706
March 1.6240 1.5679 1.5812
April 1.6478 1.5679 1.6145
May 1.7345 1.6103 1.6738
June 1.7385 1.6962 1.7135
July 1.8734 1.6917 1.7957
August 1.8297 1.7194 1.7675
September 1.7301 1.6620 1.7019
October 1.7252 1.6885 1.7070
November 1.7303 1.6757 1.7111
December 1.7087 1.5993 1.6591