2012 RON to BAM Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4536 BAM

YEARLY LOW

0.4192 BAM

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4393 BAM

2012 RON to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the RON to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 16, valuing the pair at 0.4536. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 3, dropping to 0.4192.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0344 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4509 to the December average rate of 0.4369, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.4536 was down 5.87% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.4819, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,268 BAM

2011 Average 2,310 BAM

Yearly Trough Low 2,096 BAM

Transaction Impact: A difference of 171.96 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.4531

0.4267

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RON to BAM 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 0.4460, compared to 0.4326 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0134 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4460

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4326

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was August, with a trading range of 0.0206 BAM (High: 0.4398 / Low: 0.4192). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0030 BAM (High: 0.4513 / Low: 0.4483).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0206

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0030

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0087 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0087

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.4509) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.4591), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0081 (-1.77%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.4509

2011 Avg (January) 0.4591

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4536	0.4486	0.4509
February	0.4513	0.4483	0.4499
March	0.4504	0.4463	0.4483
April	0.4482	0.4434	0.4472
May	0.4469	0.4369	0.4412
June	0.4403	0.4361	0.4384
July	0.4397	0.4230	0.4297
August	0.4398	0.4192	0.4331
September	0.4379	0.4313	0.4347
October	0.4330	0.4269	0.4289
November	0.4347	0.4311	0.4321
December	0.4432	0.4309	0.4369