YEARLY HIGH
1.0631 RON
YEARLY LOW
0.7185 RON
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8319 RON

2020 BRL to RON Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BRL to RON exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 1.0631. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 3, dropping to 0.7185.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3445 RON. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0393 to the December average rate of 0.7777, the exchange rate registered a net change of -25.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.0631 was down 6.54% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.1374, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 BRL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 26,576 RON
2019 Average 26,892 RON
Yearly Trough Low 17,963 RON
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,612.91 RON purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.0696
0.7054
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL 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 0.8999, compared to 0.7640 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1359 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8999
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7640

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.1366 RON (High: 0.9788 / Low: 0.8422). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0238 RON (High: 0.7460 / Low: 0.7222).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1366
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0238

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1124 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1124

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 1.0393) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.1022), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0629 (-5.71%).

2020 Avg (January) 1.0393
2019 Avg (January) 1.1022

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0631 1.0059 1.0393
February 1.0246 0.9734 1.0078
March 0.9788 0.8422 0.8954
April 0.8682 0.7912 0.8375
May 0.8333 0.7565 0.7905
June 0.8875 0.7878 0.8287
July 0.8166 0.7856 0.7982
August 0.7858 0.7284 0.7508
September 0.7857 0.7365 0.7641
October 0.7460 0.7222 0.7357
November 0.7740 0.7185 0.7572
December 0.7979 0.7604 0.7777