YEARLY HIGH
0.4602 RON
YEARLY LOW
0.3897 RON
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4231 RON

2012 ZAR to RON Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ZAR to RON exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 3, valuing the pair at 0.4602. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 0.3897.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0706 RON. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4202 to the December average rate of 0.3961, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.73% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.4602 was down 5.06% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.4848, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 23,012 RON
2011 Average 21,061 RON
Yearly Trough Low 19,483 RON
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,528.80 RON purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.4549
0.3907
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR 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 0.4266, compared to 0.4195 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0071 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4266
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4195

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was August, with a trading range of 0.0402 RON (High: 0.4602 / Low: 0.4201). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0111 RON (High: 0.4302 / Low: 0.4191).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0402
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0111

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0188 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0188

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 0.4417) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.4186), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0230 (+5.50%).

2012 Avg (August) 0.4417
2011 Avg (August) 0.4186

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4255 0.4105 0.4202
February 0.4382 0.4259 0.4298
March 0.4421 0.4272 0.4349
April 0.4305 0.4166 0.4249
May 0.4351 0.4195 0.4256
June 0.4302 0.4191 0.4244
July 0.4577 0.4298 0.4496
August 0.4602 0.4201 0.4417
September 0.4286 0.4156 0.4228
October 0.4202 0.3967 0.4058
November 0.4089 0.3927 0.4010
December 0.4040 0.3897 0.3961