YEARLY HIGH
0.4584 RON
YEARLY LOW
0.3897 RON
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4230 RON

2012 SZL to RON Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SZL to RON exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 21, valuing the pair at 0.4584. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 24, dropping to 0.3897.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0687 RON. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4201 to the December average rate of 0.3961, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.70% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.4584 was down 5.74% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.4863, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SZL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 2,292 RON
2011 Average 2,111 RON
Yearly Trough Low 1,949 RON
Transaction Impact: A difference of 343.31 RON purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.4544
0.3908
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL to RON 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 0.4267, compared to 0.4194 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0073 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4267
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4194

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was August, with a trading range of 0.0383 RON (High: 0.4576 / Low: 0.4192). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0127 RON (High: 0.4386 / Low: 0.4259).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0383
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0127

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0189 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0189

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 0.4491) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.4374), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0116 (+2.66%).

2012 Avg (July) 0.4491
2011 Avg (July) 0.4374

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4242 0.4106 0.4201
February 0.4386 0.4259 0.4297
March 0.4419 0.4270 0.4349
April 0.4306 0.4168 0.4254
May 0.4357 0.4187 0.4253
June 0.4313 0.4182 0.4246
July 0.4584 0.4304 0.4491
August 0.4576 0.4192 0.4411
September 0.4285 0.4157 0.4222
October 0.4214 0.3991 0.4064
November 0.4089 0.3932 0.4014
December 0.4043 0.3897 0.3961