YEARLY HIGH
0.6311 RON
YEARLY LOW
0.5851 RON
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6134 RON

2019 BOB to RON Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BOB to RON exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 27, valuing the pair at 0.6311. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 0.5851.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0461 RON. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5965 to the December average rate of 0.6222, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.30% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.6311 was up 5.07% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.6007, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,156 RON
2018 Average 2,854 RON
Yearly Trough Low 2,925 RON
Transaction Impact: A difference of 230.31 RON purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.6271
0.5938
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 0.6074, compared to 0.6194 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0119 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6074
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6194

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.0252 RON (High: 0.6103 / Low: 0.5851). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0050 RON (High: 0.6182 / Low: 0.6132).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0252
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0050

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 0.0102 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0102

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2019: 0.6243) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.5938), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0305 (+5.14%).

2019 Avg (November) 0.6243
2018 Avg (November) 0.5938

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6103 0.5851 0.5965
February 0.6094 0.5999 0.6055
March 0.6162 0.6026 0.6094
April 0.6191 0.6074 0.6123
May 0.6182 0.6132 0.6155
June 0.6190 0.5992 0.6053
July 0.6181 0.6034 0.6099
August 0.6232 0.6092 0.6152
September 0.6291 0.6180 0.6230
October 0.6297 0.6159 0.6217
November 0.6311 0.6156 0.6243
December 0.6288 0.6178 0.6222