YEARLY HIGH
2.1786 BOB
YEARLY LOW
1.9949 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.0883 BOB

2013 RON to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the RON to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 2.1786. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 8, dropping to 1.9949.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1837 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1205 to the December average rate of 2.1223, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.09% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 2.1786 was up 2.21% compared to the 2012 peak of 2.1315, 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 10,893 BOB
2012 Average 10,018 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 9,974 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 918.63 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

2.1399
2.0339
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 2.0890, compared to 2.0877 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0013 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0890
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0877

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was January, with a trading range of 0.0977 BOB (High: 2.1618 / Low: 2.0642). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0270 BOB (High: 2.0869 / Low: 2.0599).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0977
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0270

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 0.0675 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0675

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2013: 2.1311) against the same month in 2012 (average: 2.0960), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0351 (+1.68%).

2013 Avg (February) 2.1311
2012 Avg (February) 2.0960

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.1618 2.0642 2.1205
February 2.1786 2.0953 2.1311
March 2.0993 2.0267 2.0636
April 2.1102 2.0252 2.0781
May 2.1307 2.0688 2.0940
June 2.0914 2.0030 2.0467
July 2.0891 1.9949 2.0428
August 2.0869 2.0599 2.0755
September 2.0936 2.0261 2.0665
October 2.1468 2.0977 2.1219
November 2.1188 2.0796 2.0974
December 2.1385 2.1057 2.1223