YEARLY HIGH
0.4548 BAM
YEARLY LOW
0.4319 BAM
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4430 BAM

2013 RON to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the RON to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 5, valuing the pair at 0.4548. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 20, dropping to 0.4319.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0229 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4470 to the December average rate of 0.4385, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.89% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.4548 was up 0.26% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.4536, 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 2,274 BAM
2012 Average 2,196 BAM
Yearly Trough Low 2,159 BAM
Transaction Impact: A difference of 114.55 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.4531
0.4357
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 0.4458, compared to 0.4402 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0056 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4458
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4402

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was June, with a trading range of 0.0142 BAM (High: 0.4461 / Low: 0.4319). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0033 BAM (High: 0.4421 / Low: 0.4388).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0142
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0033

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0145 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0145

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2013: 0.4517) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.4412), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0105 (+2.38%).

2013 Avg (May) 0.4517
2012 Avg (May) 0.4412

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4518 0.4401 0.4470
February 0.4489 0.4445 0.4463
March 0.4499 0.4420 0.4457
April 0.4528 0.4421 0.4470
May 0.4548 0.4477 0.4517
June 0.4461 0.4319 0.4372
July 0.4461 0.4395 0.4423
August 0.4436 0.4393 0.4414
September 0.4426 0.4367 0.4383
October 0.4424 0.4387 0.4405
November 0.4421 0.4388 0.4402
December 0.4415 0.4363 0.4385