YEARLY HIGH
2.1745 RON
YEARLY LOW
1.8911 RON
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.9959 RON

2012 TOP to RON Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the TOP to RON exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 2.1745. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 1.8911.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2834 RON. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9325 to the December average rate of 1.9642, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.64% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.1745 was up 11.13% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.9568, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,872 RON
2011 Average 8,702 RON
Yearly Trough Low 9,455 RON
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,417.03 RON purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.0999
1.9173
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TOP 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 1.9598, compared to 2.0320 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0722 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9598
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0320

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.2104 RON (High: 2.1745 / Low: 1.9640). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0316 RON (High: 1.9679 / Low: 1.9363).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.2104
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0316

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0748 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0748

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 2.0847) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.7623), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3224 (+18.29%).

2012 Avg (July) 2.0847
2011 Avg (July) 1.7623

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.9590 1.8911 1.9325
February 1.9798 1.9066 1.9442
March 1.9920 1.9372 1.9599
April 1.9679 1.9363 1.9549
May 2.0365 1.9397 1.9758
June 2.0145 1.9639 1.9912
July 2.1745 1.9640 2.0847
August 2.1628 2.0250 2.0832
September 2.0491 1.9773 2.0084
October 2.0414 1.9900 2.0190
November 2.0826 1.9669 2.0322
December 2.0127 1.9266 1.9642