2012 RON to BOB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.1315 BOB

YEARLY LOW

1.8222 BOB

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.0040 BOB

2012 RON to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the RON to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 25, valuing the pair at 2.1315. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 1.8222.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3094 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0490 to the December average rate of 2.0451, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.19% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.1315 was down 16.46% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.5514, 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 10,658 BOB

2011 Average 11,454 BOB

Yearly Trough Low 9,111 BOB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,546.78 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.1173

1.8614

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RON to BOB 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 2.0407, compared to 1.9672 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0735 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0407

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9672

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.1592 BOB (High: 1.9814 / Low: 1.8222). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0323 BOB (High: 2.0021 / Low: 1.9698).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.1592

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0323

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0798 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0798

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 2.0960) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2.2516), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1557 (-6.91%).

2012 Avg (February) 2.0960

2011 Avg (February) 2.2516

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.0941	2.0060	2.0490
February	2.1315	2.0658	2.0960
March	2.1080	2.0606	2.0875
April	2.1080	2.0549	2.0725
May	2.0591	1.9260	1.9927
June	1.9745	1.9172	1.9465
July	1.9814	1.8222	1.8827
August	1.9695	1.8470	1.9149
September	2.0367	1.9548	1.9942
October	2.0021	1.9698	1.9867
November	2.0126	1.9578	1.9798
December	2.0958	1.9896	2.0451