YEARLY HIGH
0.3053 RON
YEARLY LOW
0.2323 RON
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2593 RON

2020 LSL to RON Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LSL to RON exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.3053. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 6, dropping to 0.2323.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0729 RON. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2998 to the December average rate of 0.2688, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.3053 was down 2.06% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.3117, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,526 RON
2019 Average 1,468 RON
Yearly Trough Low 1,162 RON
Transaction Impact: A difference of 364.60 RON purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.3060
0.2316
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL 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 0.2650, compared to 0.2535 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0115 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2650
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2535

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0398 RON (High: 0.2847 / Low: 0.2448). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0083 RON (High: 0.2560 / Low: 0.2477).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0398
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0083

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0294 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0294

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.2998) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.2968), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0030 (+0.99%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.2998
2019 Avg (January) 0.2968

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3053 0.2915 0.2998
February 0.2965 0.2835 0.2924
March 0.2847 0.2448 0.2630
April 0.2483 0.2352 0.2399
May 0.2528 0.2368 0.2441
June 0.2560 0.2473 0.2509
July 0.2554 0.2458 0.2520
August 0.2466 0.2323 0.2378
September 0.2532 0.2429 0.2463
October 0.2560 0.2477 0.2515
November 0.2691 0.2564 0.2645
December 0.2741 0.2616 0.2688