2013 RON to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

490.7851 BIF

YEARLY LOW

445.0286 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

465.9392 BIF

2013 RON to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the RON to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 490.7851. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 445.0286.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 45.7565 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 460.3974 to the December average rate of 474.8952, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.15% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 490.7851 was up 6.24% compared to the 2012 peak of 461.9685, 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 2,453,926 BIF

2012 Average 2,022,665 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 2,225,143 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 228,782.74 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

479.6342

455.0016

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RON to BIF 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 465.5287, compared to 466.3497 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8210 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 465.5287

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 466.3497

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was January, with a trading range of 38.8092 BIF (High: 483.8377 / Low: 445.0286). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.4680 BIF (High: 464.2417 / Low: 457.7737).

January Spread (Volatile) ±38.8092

August Spread (Stable) ±6.4680

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 17.8305 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -17.8305

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2013: 477.5815) against the same month in 2012 (average: 395.3131), the exchange rate shifted by +82.2683 (+20.81%).

2013 Avg (February) 477.5815

2012 Avg (February) 395.3131

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	483.8377	445.0286	460.3974
February	490.7851	464.2489	477.5815
March	472.6950	448.0810	459.7509
April	475.4567	455.2855	467.4449
May	479.2175	461.5749	470.4204
June	465.0507	451.4947	457.5771
July	464.8841	445.9789	457.0543
August	464.2417	457.7737	461.7870
September	467.2226	450.9713	460.6696
October	480.9021	466.4550	473.6315
November	474.7975	466.3167	470.0607
December	478.5238	471.3508	474.8952