2012 RON to SOS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

501.8432 SOS

YEARLY LOW

424.3752 SOS

YEARLY AVERAGE

468.0527 SOS

2012 RON to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the RON to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 25, valuing the pair at 501.8432. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 424.3752.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 77.4679 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 484.1540 to the December average rate of 472.1009, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.49% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 501.8432 was down 13.84% compared to the 2011 peak of 582.4860, 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 2,509,216 SOS

2011 Average 2,653,197 SOS

Yearly Trough Low 2,121,876 SOS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 387,339.72 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

499.5737

432.2587

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RON to SOS 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 479.8687, compared to 456.2367 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 23.6319 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 479.8687

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 456.2367

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 35.8175 SOS (High: 460.1927 / Low: 424.3752). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.8871 SOS (High: 465.3599 / Low: 456.4728).

July Spread (Volatile) ±35.8175

October Spread (Stable) ±8.8871

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 21.3425 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -21.3425

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 493.9641) against the same month in 2011 (average: 514.7880), the exchange rate shifted by -20.8239 (-4.05%).

2012 Avg (February) 493.9641

2011 Avg (February) 514.7880

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	493.4581	474.2294	484.1540
February	501.8432	486.7393	493.9641
March	497.7525	483.4841	491.6648
April	496.3615	483.2218	488.2369
May	485.9992	450.4058	466.8944
June	460.9501	445.5397	454.2978
July	460.1927	424.3752	437.8682
August	458.1859	429.4442	445.5130
September	473.8796	454.2159	463.8643
October	465.3599	456.4728	460.7925
November	465.0723	452.5831	457.2816
December	482.9582	460.5929	472.1009