YEARLY HIGH
0.0599 RON
YEARLY LOW
0.0512 RON
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0552 RON

2020 AFN to RON Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the AFN to RON exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 0.0599. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 0.0512.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0087 RON. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0557 to the December average rate of 0.0519, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.86% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0599 was up 6.14% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0565, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 300 RON
2019 Average 272 RON
Yearly Trough Low 256 RON
Transaction Impact: A difference of 43.68 RON purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0591
0.0513
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN 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 0.0570, compared to 0.0535 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0036 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0570
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0535

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0043 RON (High: 0.0599 / Low: 0.0556). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 RON (High: 0.0543 / Low: 0.0534).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0043
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0023 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0023

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.0573) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0558), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0015 (+2.69%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.0573
2019 Avg (March) 0.0558

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0567 0.0546 0.0557
February 0.0576 0.0554 0.0569
March 0.0599 0.0556 0.0573
April 0.0593 0.0573 0.0584
May 0.0586 0.0569 0.0579
June 0.0569 0.0551 0.0556
July 0.0558 0.0530 0.0548
August 0.0536 0.0524 0.0530
September 0.0546 0.0529 0.0537
October 0.0543 0.0534 0.0539
November 0.0544 0.0529 0.0534
December 0.0524 0.0512 0.0519