YEARLY HIGH
0.1948 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.1680 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1821 GBP

2012 RON to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the RON to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 25, valuing the pair at 0.1948. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 0.1680.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0267 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1916 to the December average rate of 0.1814, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.32% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1948 was down 11.12% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.2191, 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 974 GBP
2011 Average 1,024 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 840 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 133.53 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1942
0.1711
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RON to GBP 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 0.1875, compared to 0.1768 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0107 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1875
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1768

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0132 GBP (High: 0.1812 / Low: 0.1680). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0020 GBP (High: 0.1781 / Low: 0.1760).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0132
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0020

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 0.0076 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0076

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.1923) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1993), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0071 (-3.54%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.1923
2011 Avg (February) 0.1993

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1931 0.1892 0.1916
February 0.1948 0.1898 0.1923
March 0.1929 0.1893 0.1911
April 0.1915 0.1845 0.1878
May 0.1844 0.1789 0.1812
June 0.1816 0.1794 0.1806
July 0.1812 0.1680 0.1730
August 0.1782 0.1699 0.1745
September 0.1798 0.1753 0.1774
October 0.1781 0.1760 0.1769
November 0.1795 0.1763 0.1775
December 0.1857 0.1774 0.1814