YEARLY HIGH
2.4565 RON
YEARLY LOW
2.3681 RON
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.4268 RON

2019 BAM to RON Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BAM to RON exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 27, valuing the pair at 2.4565. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 2.3681.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0884 RON. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.4071 to the December average rate of 2.4429, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.49% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 2.4565 was up 0.28% compared to the 2018 peak of 2.4497, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 12,282 RON
2018 Average 11,909 RON
Yearly Trough Low 11,841 RON
Transaction Impact: A difference of 441.75 RON purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

2.4464
2.4035
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM 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 2.4249, compared to 2.4287 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0038 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.4249
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.4287

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.0777 RON (High: 2.4458 / Low: 2.3681). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0179 RON (High: 2.4374 / Low: 2.4195).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0777
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0179

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0177 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0177

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2019: 2.4402) against the same month in 2018 (average: 2.3897), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0505 (+2.11%).

2019 Avg (November) 2.4402
2018 Avg (November) 2.3897

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.4458 2.3681 2.4071
February 2.4394 2.4148 2.4290
March 2.4493 2.4176 2.4339
April 2.4473 2.4238 2.4333
May 2.4422 2.4176 2.4318
June 2.4377 2.3985 2.4141
July 2.4348 2.4095 2.4181
August 2.4359 2.3958 2.4174
September 2.4391 2.4087 2.4249
October 2.4374 2.4195 2.4289
November 2.4565 2.4280 2.4402
December 2.4543 2.4271 2.4429