YEARLY HIGH
0.0621 RON
YEARLY LOW
0.0537 RON
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0573 RON

2020 BTN to RON Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BTN to RON exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 20, valuing the pair at 0.0621. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 21, dropping to 0.0537.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0084 RON. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0604 to the December average rate of 0.0543, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.05% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0621 was up 0.01% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0621, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 311 RON
2019 Average 301 RON
Yearly Trough Low 269 RON
Transaction Impact: A difference of 41.92 RON purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0620
0.0537
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BTN 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 0.0591, compared to 0.0556 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0035 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0591
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0556

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0038 RON (High: 0.0609 / Low: 0.0572). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 RON (High: 0.0548 / Low: 0.0537).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0038
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0025 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0025

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 0.0613) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0589), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0024 (+4.15%).

2020 Avg (February) 0.0613
2019 Avg (February) 0.0589

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0609 0.0594 0.0604
February 0.0621 0.0604 0.0613
March 0.0609 0.0572 0.0588
April 0.0590 0.0578 0.0584
May 0.0593 0.0577 0.0586
June 0.0578 0.0560 0.0568
July 0.0577 0.0545 0.0564
August 0.0555 0.0544 0.0548
September 0.0569 0.0557 0.0562
October 0.0568 0.0558 0.0563
November 0.0561 0.0550 0.0554
December 0.0548 0.0537 0.0543