2012 RON to LSL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.5656 LSL

YEARLY LOW

2.1816 LSL

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.3669 LSL

2012 RON to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the RON to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 24, valuing the pair at 2.5656. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 21, dropping to 2.1816.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3840 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.3816 to the December average rate of 2.5243, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.99% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.5656 was down 2.13% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.6216, 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 12,828 LSL

2011 Average 11,870 LSL

Yearly Trough Low 10,908 LSL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,920.06 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.5540

2.1974

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RON to LSL 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 2.3443, compared to 2.3896 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0453 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.3443

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.3896

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was August, with a trading range of 0.2021 LSL (High: 2.3855 / Low: 2.1834). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0641 LSL (High: 2.3812 / Low: 2.3171).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.2021

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0641

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1270 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1270

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 2.5243) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2.4915), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0328 (+1.32%).

2012 Avg (December) 2.5243

2011 Avg (December) 2.4915

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.4354	2.3570	2.3816
February	2.3479	2.2791	2.3274
March	2.3401	2.2607	2.2986
April	2.3995	2.3240	2.3523
May	2.3905	2.2953	2.3519
June	2.3812	2.3171	2.3541
July	2.3234	2.1816	2.2271
August	2.3855	2.1834	2.2684
September	2.4054	2.3286	2.3652
October	2.5053	2.3734	2.4605
November	2.5448	2.4439	2.4919
December	2.5656	2.4734	2.5243