YEARLY HIGH
4.8899 RON
YEARLY LOW
4.7575 RON
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.8388 RON

2020 EUR to RON Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the EUR to RON exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 4.8899. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 6, dropping to 4.7575.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1324 RON. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.7786 to the December average rate of 4.8708, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.93% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 4.8899 was up 1.79% compared to the 2019 peak of 4.8041, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 24,449 RON
2019 Average 23,734 RON
Yearly Trough Low 23,787 RON
Transaction Impact: A difference of 662.01 RON purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

4.8832
4.7691
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EUR 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 4.8193, compared to 4.8583 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0390 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.8193
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.8583

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was May, with a trading range of 0.0764 RON (High: 4.8899 / Low: 4.8135). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0067 RON (High: 4.8764 / Low: 4.8698).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0764
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0067

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 0.0050 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0050

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2020: 4.8436) against the same month in 2019 (average: 4.7589), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0847 (+1.78%).

2020 Avg (May) 4.8436
2019 Avg (May) 4.7589

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.7846 4.7725 4.7786
February 4.8154 4.7575 4.7818
March 4.8802 4.8049 4.8370
April 4.8447 4.8224 4.8358
May 4.8899 4.8135 4.8436
June 4.8557 4.8289 4.8386
July 4.8518 4.8278 4.8381
August 4.8424 4.8119 4.8363
September 4.8821 4.8406 4.8603
October 4.8764 4.8698 4.8737
November 4.8825 4.8632 4.8705
December 4.8819 4.8565 4.8708