YEARLY HIGH
0.5960 RON
YEARLY LOW
0.5078 RON
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5496 RON

2020 GTQ to RON Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the GTQ to RON exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 22, valuing the pair at 0.5960. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 0.5078.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0882 RON. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5591 to the December average rate of 0.5127, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.30% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.5960 was up 5.16% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.5668, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,980 RON
2019 Average 2,753 RON
Yearly Trough Low 2,539 RON
Transaction Impact: A difference of 441.18 RON purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.5837
0.5062
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ 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 0.5687, compared to 0.5306 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0381 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5687
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5306

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0449 RON (High: 0.5960 / Low: 0.5511). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0078 RON (High: 0.5355 / Low: 0.5277).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0449
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0078

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0179 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0179

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.5682) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.5472), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0210 (+3.84%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.5682
2019 Avg (March) 0.5472

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5663 0.5507 0.5591
February 0.5817 0.5621 0.5731
March 0.5960 0.5511 0.5682
April 0.5822 0.5709 0.5772
May 0.5815 0.5671 0.5757
June 0.5676 0.5528 0.5588
July 0.5588 0.5287 0.5486
August 0.5348 0.5254 0.5307
September 0.5396 0.5255 0.5317
October 0.5355 0.5277 0.5322
November 0.5360 0.5213 0.5277
December 0.5163 0.5078 0.5127