YEARLY HIGH
1.0533 RON
YEARLY LOW
0.8902 RON
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9530 RON

2012 QAR to RON Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the QAR to RON exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 1.0533. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 0.8902.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1631 RON. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9243 to the December average rate of 0.9386, 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 1.0533 was up 14.65% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.9187, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,267 RON
2011 Average 4,188 RON
Yearly Trough Low 4,451 RON
Transaction Impact: A difference of 815.48 RON purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.0291
0.8923
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR 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 0.9301, compared to 0.9758 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0457 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9301
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9758

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0850 RON (High: 1.0533 / Low: 0.9683). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0152 RON (High: 0.9743 / Low: 0.9591).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0850
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0152

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 0.0405 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0405

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 1.0177) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.8155), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2022 (+24.79%).

2012 Avg (July) 1.0177
2011 Avg (July) 0.8155

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9429 0.9051 0.9243
February 0.9188 0.8902 0.9037
March 0.9212 0.8986 0.9082
April 0.9203 0.9003 0.9136
May 0.9919 0.9186 0.9525
June 0.9942 0.9650 0.9785
July 1.0533 0.9683 1.0177
August 1.0355 0.9740 1.0017
September 0.9807 0.9421 0.9611
October 0.9743 0.9591 0.9659
November 0.9811 0.9542 0.9697
December 0.9631 0.9172 0.9386