YEARLY HIGH
0.2557 RON
YEARLY LOW
0.2306 RON
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2461 RON

2020 MDL to RON Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MDL to RON exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 0.2557. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 0.2306.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0250 RON. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2477 to the December average rate of 0.2327, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.05% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.2557 was up 2.02% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.2506, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,278 RON
2019 Average 1,210 RON
Yearly Trough Low 1,153 RON
Transaction Impact: A difference of 125.15 RON purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.2524
0.2310
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MDL 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 0.2485, compared to 0.2437 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0048 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2485
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2437

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0144 RON (High: 0.2557 / Low: 0.2413). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0043 RON (High: 0.2349 / Low: 0.2306).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0144
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0043

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0075 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0075

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.2474) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.2451), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0023 (+0.94%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.2474
2019 Avg (March) 0.2451

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2515 0.2448 0.2477
February 0.2522 0.2474 0.2495
March 0.2557 0.2413 0.2474
April 0.2527 0.2399 0.2455
May 0.2528 0.2458 0.2505
June 0.2531 0.2479 0.2506
July 0.2521 0.2454 0.2491
August 0.2508 0.2442 0.2472
September 0.2503 0.2459 0.2481
October 0.2477 0.2418 0.2449
November 0.2456 0.2363 0.2402
December 0.2349 0.2306 0.2327