YEARLY HIGH
16.4524 BTN
YEARLY LOW
13.4896 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
15.1938 BTN

2012 RON to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the RON to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 16.4524. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 13.4896.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.9627 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.2171 to the December average rate of 16.0000, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.14% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 16.4524 was up 1.54% compared to the 2011 peak of 16.2030, 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 82,262 BTN
2011 Average 76,510 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 67,448 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,813.65 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

16.1893
13.9177
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RON to BTN 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 15.3922, compared to 14.9954 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3968 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.3922
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.9954

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 2.0942 BTN (High: 15.5839 / Low: 13.4896). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4290 BTN (High: 15.9414 / Low: 15.5123).

July Spread (Volatile) ±2.0942
May Spread (Stable) ±0.4290

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 1.2761 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2761

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 16.0000) against the same month in 2011 (average: 15.9714), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0286 (+0.18%).

2012 Avg (December) 16.0000
2011 Avg (December) 15.9714

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 16.0488 14.8739 15.2171
February 15.4047 14.7394 14.9724
March 15.6279 14.9233 15.2284
April 15.8654 15.2444 15.5416
May 15.9414 15.5123 15.6811
June 16.0387 15.3873 15.7126
July 15.5839 13.4896 14.4365
August 14.5143 13.6683 14.1070
September 15.6314 14.1710 14.8353
October 15.4066 14.1516 15.0647
November 15.9662 15.2412 15.5291
December 16.4524 15.5269 16.0000