YEARLY HIGH
0.5288 TOP
YEARLY LOW
0.4599 TOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5014 TOP

2012 RON to TOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the RON to TOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.5288. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 0.4599.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0689 TOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5175 to the December average rate of 0.5092, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.60% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.5288 was down 20.20% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.6627, 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 2,644 TOP
2011 Average 2,886 TOP
Yearly Trough Low 2,299 TOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 344.60 TOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.5213
0.4763
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RON to TOP 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 0.5104, compared to 0.4925 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0179 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5104
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4925

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0493 TOP (High: 0.5092 / Low: 0.4599). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0083 TOP (High: 0.5164 / Low: 0.5082).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0493
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0083

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 0.0222 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0222

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.5175) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.5831), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0656 (-11.25%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.5175
2011 Avg (January) 0.5831

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5288 0.5105 0.5175
February 0.5245 0.5051 0.5144
March 0.5162 0.5020 0.5102
April 0.5164 0.5082 0.5115
May 0.5156 0.4910 0.5062
June 0.5092 0.4964 0.5022
July 0.5092 0.4599 0.4800
August 0.4938 0.4624 0.4802
September 0.5058 0.4880 0.4980
October 0.5025 0.4898 0.4953
November 0.5084 0.4802 0.4922
December 0.5190 0.4968 0.5092