YEARLY HIGH
2.5663 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
2.1728 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.3672 ZAR

2012 RON to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the RON to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 2, valuing the pair at 2.5663. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 3, dropping to 2.1728.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3935 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.3802 to the December average rate of 2.5249, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.08% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.5663 was down 1.91% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.6162, 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 12,831 ZAR
2011 Average 11,897 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 10,864 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,967.63 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.5549
2.1949
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RON to ZAR 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 2.3444, compared to 2.3900 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0456 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.3444
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.3900

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was August, with a trading range of 0.2077 ZAR (High: 2.3805 / Low: 2.1728). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0614 ZAR (High: 2.3858 / Low: 2.3244).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.2077
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0614

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1317 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1317

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 2.5249) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2.4907), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0342 (+1.37%).

2012 Avg (December) 2.5249
2011 Avg (December) 2.4907

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.4358 2.3503 2.3802
February 2.3480 2.2823 2.3267
March 2.3408 2.2617 2.2994
April 2.4002 2.3230 2.3536
May 2.3836 2.2983 2.3499
June 2.3858 2.3244 2.3566
July 2.3267 2.1848 2.2249
August 2.3805 2.1728 2.2661
September 2.4061 2.3330 2.3651
October 2.5205 2.3796 2.4645
November 2.5462 2.4458 2.4943
December 2.5663 2.4749 2.5249