YEARLY HIGH
158.1406 CRC
YEARLY LOW
130.7838 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
145.1764 CRC

2012 RON to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the RON to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 25, valuing the pair at 158.1406. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 130.7838.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 27.3568 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 150.8559 to the December average rate of 146.6848, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.76% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 158.1406 was down 12.71% compared to the 2011 peak of 181.1740, 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 790,703 CRC
2011 Average 824,778 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 653,919 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 136,784.03 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

156.9228
133.1376
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RON to CRC 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 149.4898, compared to 140.8630 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 8.6268 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 149.4898
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 140.8630

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 12.2142 CRC (High: 151.1397 / Low: 138.9255). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.4567 CRC (High: 143.1145 / Low: 140.6578).

May Spread (Volatile) ±12.2142
October Spread (Stable) ±2.4567

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 6.3254 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.3254

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 154.9407) against the same month in 2011 (average: 160.0944), the exchange rate shifted by -5.1536 (-3.22%).

2012 Avg (February) 154.9407
2011 Avg (February) 160.0944

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 154.5496 147.9285 150.8559
February 158.1406 152.1935 154.9407
March 155.7381 151.3577 153.6758
April 154.3807 150.1791 151.7025
May 151.1397 138.9255 145.3771
June 142.0346 138.5210 140.3867
July 141.5322 130.7838 135.1197
August 140.8419 132.2801 137.0360
September 145.7177 139.7957 142.7274
October 143.1145 140.6578 142.0687
November 143.8730 139.9850 141.5412
December 151.7039 142.3131 146.6848