YEARLY HIGH
0.2896 RON
YEARLY LOW
0.2516 RON
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2684 RON

2020 EGP to RON Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the EGP to RON exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 20, valuing the pair at 0.2896. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 0.2516.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0379 RON. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2707 to the December average rate of 0.2550, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.79% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.2896 was up 6.94% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.2708, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,448 RON
2019 Average 1,263 RON
Yearly Trough Low 1,258 RON
Transaction Impact: A difference of 189.61 RON purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.2850
0.2523
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP 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 0.2763, compared to 0.2605 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0158 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2763
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2605

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0201 RON (High: 0.2896 / Low: 0.2695). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0042 RON (High: 0.2582 / Low: 0.2541).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0201
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0042

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0152 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0152

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.2786) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.2423), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0363 (+14.97%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.2786
2019 Avg (March) 0.2423

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2748 0.2654 0.2707
February 0.2857 0.2727 0.2793
March 0.2896 0.2695 0.2786
April 0.2847 0.2786 0.2822
May 0.2861 0.2756 0.2812
June 0.2739 0.2626 0.2660
July 0.2681 0.2549 0.2638
August 0.2582 0.2541 0.2565
September 0.2661 0.2558 0.2614
October 0.2665 0.2614 0.2637
November 0.2659 0.2605 0.2627
December 0.2576 0.2516 0.2550