YEARLY HIGH
5.7530 RON
YEARLY LOW
5.1732 RON
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.4428 RON

2020 FKP to RON Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the FKP to RON exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 18, valuing the pair at 5.7530. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 18, dropping to 5.1732.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5798 RON. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.6274 to the December average rate of 5.3811, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.38% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 5.7530 was down 0.08% compared to the 2019 peak of 5.7578, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 28,765 RON
2019 Average 27,071 RON
Yearly Trough Low 25,866 RON
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,898.80 RON purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

5.7146
5.3061
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FKP 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 5.5107, compared to 5.3749 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1358 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.5107
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.3749

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.4296 RON (High: 5.6029 / Low: 5.1732). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0658 RON (High: 5.4053 / Low: 5.3395).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.4296
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0658

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 0.2774 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2774

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 5.6805) against the same month in 2019 (average: 5.4440), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2366 (+4.35%).

2020 Avg (February) 5.6805
2019 Avg (February) 5.4440

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.6884 5.5726 5.6274
February 5.7530 5.5986 5.6805
March 5.6029 5.1732 5.4031
April 5.5672 5.4571 5.5232
May 5.5410 5.3815 5.4496
June 5.4510 5.3011 5.3805
July 5.4087 5.2865 5.3484
August 5.4275 5.3343 5.3712
September 5.4563 5.2462 5.3402
October 5.4053 5.3395 5.3750
November 5.4841 5.3776 5.4337
December 5.4453 5.3174 5.3811