YEARLY HIGH
0.4535 BGN
YEARLY LOW
0.4221 BGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4393 BGN

2012 RON to BGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the RON to BGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.4535. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 0.4221.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0314 BGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4509 to the December average rate of 0.4365, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.20% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.4535 was down 5.56% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.4803, 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 BGN
2011 Average 2,308 BGN
Yearly Trough Low 2,111 BGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 157.14 BGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.4532
0.4265
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RON to BGN 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 0.4461, compared to 0.4325 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0136 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4461
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4325

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0178 BGN (High: 0.4399 / Low: 0.4221). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0026 BGN (High: 0.4515 / Low: 0.4489).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0178
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0026

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 0.0095 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0095

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: 0.4586), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0076 (-1.67%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.4509
2011 Avg (January) 0.4586

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4535 0.4483 0.4509
February 0.4515 0.4489 0.4500
March 0.4502 0.4470 0.4485
April 0.4485 0.4437 0.4472
May 0.4447 0.4357 0.4406
June 0.4414 0.4378 0.4391
July 0.4399 0.4221 0.4296
August 0.4394 0.4229 0.4331
September 0.4394 0.4306 0.4350
October 0.4328 0.4270 0.4288
November 0.4340 0.4308 0.4321
December 0.4424 0.4306 0.4365