2012 RON to SBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.2789 SBD

YEARLY LOW

1.8423 SBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.0586 SBD

2012 RON to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the RON to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 2.2789. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 1.8423.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4366 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1811 to the December average rate of 2.0771, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.77% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.2789 was down 17.45% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.7605, 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 11,394 SBD

2011 Average 12,507 SBD

Yearly Trough Low 9,212 SBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,182.82 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.2055

1.9125

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RON to SBD 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 2.1144, compared to 2.0027 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1117 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1144

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0027

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.1818 SBD (High: 2.0241 / Low: 1.8423). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0327 SBD (High: 2.1610 / Low: 2.1284).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.1818

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0327

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.1220 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1220

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 2.1811) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2.4444), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2634 (-10.77%).

2012 Avg (January) 2.1811

2011 Avg (January) 2.4444

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.2789	2.1291	2.1811
February	2.1610	2.1284	2.1431
March	2.1789	2.1411	2.1601
April	2.1671	2.1298	2.1438
May	2.1290	2.0310	2.0901
June	1.9942	1.9504	1.9681
July	2.0241	1.8423	1.9369
August	1.9924	1.8741	1.9380
September	2.0785	1.9788	2.0259
October	2.0571	2.0009	2.0260
November	2.0686	1.9810	2.0125
December	2.1234	2.0221	2.0771