YEARLY HIGH
0.3886 SGD
YEARLY LOW
0.3287 SGD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3606 SGD

2012 RON to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the RON to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.3886. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 0.3287.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0599 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3803 to the December average rate of 0.3573, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.05% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.3886 was down 12.82% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.4457, 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 1,943 SGD
2011 Average 2,064 SGD
Yearly Trough Low 1,643 SGD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 299.54 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.3853
0.3362
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RON to SGD 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 0.3735, compared to 0.3478 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0258 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3735
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3478

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0309 SGD (High: 0.3596 / Low: 0.3287). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0040 SGD (High: 0.3613 / Low: 0.3572).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0309
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0040

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 0.0187 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0187

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.3803) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.4032), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0229 (-5.69%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.3803
2011 Avg (January) 0.4032

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3886 0.3765 0.3803
February 0.3874 0.3757 0.3812
March 0.3835 0.3768 0.3806
April 0.3835 0.3705 0.3761
May 0.3704 0.3565 0.3641
June 0.3613 0.3572 0.3590
July 0.3596 0.3287 0.3403
August 0.3529 0.3299 0.3423
September 0.3569 0.3477 0.3519
October 0.3512 0.3462 0.3480
November 0.3514 0.3425 0.3467
December 0.3661 0.3483 0.3573