2012 WST to RON Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.6797 RON

YEARLY LOW

1.3747 RON

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.5012 RON

2012 WST to RON Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the WST to RON exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 1.6797. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 1.3747.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3050 RON. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4131 to the December average rate of 1.4941, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.73% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.6797 was up 18.15% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.4216, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,398 RON

2011 Average 6,566 RON

Yearly Trough Low 6,873 RON

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,525.02 RON purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.5949

1.3966

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST 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 1.4600, compared to 1.5423 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0823 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4600

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5423

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.2031 RON (High: 1.6797 / Low: 1.4766). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0291 RON (High: 1.4745 / Low: 1.4454).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.2031

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0291

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 0.0463 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0463

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 1.5783) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.3170), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2613 (+19.84%).

2012 Avg (July) 1.5783

2011 Avg (July) 1.3170

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.4605	1.3747	1.4131
February	1.4705	1.4285	1.4438
March	1.4968	1.4455	1.4705
April	1.4745	1.4454	1.4626
May	1.5195	1.4277	1.4760
June	1.5484	1.4754	1.4941
July	1.6797	1.4766	1.5783
August	1.6304	1.5354	1.5777
September	1.5630	1.4963	1.5314
October	1.5542	1.5199	1.5360
November	1.5573	1.4891	1.5363
December	1.5328	1.4635	1.4941