YEARLY HIGH
0.6608 RON
YEARLY LOW
0.5757 RON
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6148 RON

2020 BOB to RON Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BOB to RON exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 0.6608. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 0.5757.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0851 RON. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6224 to the December average rate of 0.5804, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.74% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.6608 was up 4.70% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.6311, 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 3,304 RON
2019 Average 3,067 RON
Yearly Trough Low 2,879 RON
Transaction Impact: A difference of 425.28 RON purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.6519
0.5739
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 0.6334, compared to 0.5962 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0372 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6334
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5962

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0478 RON (High: 0.6608 / Low: 0.6130). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0085 RON (High: 0.5964 / Low: 0.5879).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0478
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0085

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 0.0202 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0202

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.6344) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.6094), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0250 (+4.10%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.6344
2019 Avg (March) 0.6094

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6278 0.6145 0.6224
February 0.6427 0.6230 0.6335
March 0.6608 0.6130 0.6344
April 0.6519 0.6382 0.6454
May 0.6492 0.6316 0.6425
June 0.6323 0.6157 0.6224
July 0.6232 0.5896 0.6115
August 0.5964 0.5879 0.5922
September 0.6076 0.5882 0.5972
October 0.6047 0.5952 0.5998
November 0.6051 0.5900 0.5961
December 0.5857 0.5757 0.5804