YEARLY HIGH
0.2763 RON
YEARLY LOW
0.2325 RON
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2481 RON

2023 LSL to RON Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the LSL to RON exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.2763. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 15, dropping to 0.2325.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0438 RON. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2671 to the December average rate of 0.2438, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.72% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 0.2763 was down 11.68% compared to the 2022 peak of 0.3129, 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 1,382 RON
2022 Average 1,436 RON
Yearly Trough Low 1,162 RON
Transaction Impact: A difference of 219.18 RON purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

0.2699
0.2366
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 0.2512, compared to 0.2449 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0064 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2512
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2449

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was November, with a trading range of 0.0175 RON (High: 0.2547 / Low: 0.2371). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0083 RON (High: 0.2504 / Low: 0.2421).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0175
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0083

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0108 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0108

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 0.2671) against the same month in 2022 (average: 0.2822), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0151 (-5.34%).

2023 Avg (January) 0.2671
2022 Avg (January) 0.2822

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2763 0.2598 0.2671
February 0.2642 0.2521 0.2563
March 0.2560 0.2455 0.2519
April 0.2579 0.2434 0.2484
May 0.2446 0.2344 0.2394
June 0.2496 0.2334 0.2444
July 0.2553 0.2378 0.2453
August 0.2487 0.2325 0.2410
September 0.2503 0.2407 0.2454
October 0.2504 0.2421 0.2467
November 0.2547 0.2371 0.2471
December 0.2495 0.2371 0.2438