YEARLY HIGH
2.5492 RON
YEARLY LOW
2.4791 RON
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.5161 RON

2021 BAM to RON Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the BAM to RON exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 29, valuing the pair at 2.5492. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 6, dropping to 2.4791.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0701 RON. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.4912 to the December average rate of 2.5302, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.56% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 2.5492 was up 1.81% compared to the 2020 peak of 2.5038, 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 12,746 RON
2020 Average 12,363 RON
Yearly Trough Low 12,396 RON
Transaction Impact: A difference of 350.51 RON purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

2.5355
2.4872
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 2.5055, compared to 2.5266 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0212 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.5055
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.5266

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was May, with a trading range of 0.0382 RON (High: 2.5317 / Low: 2.4935). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0213 RON (High: 2.5015 / Low: 2.4802).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0382
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0213

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0020 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0020

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2021: 2.5315) against the same month in 2020 (average: 2.4916), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0399 (+1.60%).

2021 Avg (October) 2.5315
2020 Avg (October) 2.4916

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.5015 2.4802 2.4912
February 2.5086 2.4791 2.4915
March 2.5186 2.4806 2.4994
April 2.5317 2.4980 2.5128
May 2.5317 2.4935 2.5170
June 2.5432 2.5085 2.5209
July 2.5375 2.5074 2.5192
August 2.5301 2.5016 2.5173
September 2.5417 2.5187 2.5311
October 2.5492 2.5139 2.5315
November 2.5486 2.5213 2.5306
December 2.5486 2.5136 2.5302