YEARLY HIGH
1.3001 RON
YEARLY LOW
1.2048 RON
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2707 RON

2019 PEN to RON Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the PEN to RON exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 1.3001. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 1.2048.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0952 RON. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2328 to the December average rate of 1.2831, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.08% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 1.3001 was up 4.20% compared to the 2018 peak of 1.2476, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,500 RON
2018 Average 6,000 RON
Yearly Trough Low 6,024 RON
Transaction Impact: A difference of 476.05 RON purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

1.2881
1.2278
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN 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 1.2638, compared to 1.2777 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0139 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2638
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2777

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.0546 RON (High: 1.2594 / Low: 1.2048). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0094 RON (High: 1.2858 / Low: 1.2764).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0546
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0094

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0228 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0228

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 1.2831) against the same month in 2018 (average: 1.2147), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0684 (+5.63%).

2019 Avg (December) 1.2831
2018 Avg (December) 1.2147

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2594 1.2048 1.2328
February 1.2702 1.2464 1.2599
March 1.2825 1.2605 1.2736
April 1.2858 1.2764 1.2820
May 1.2851 1.2605 1.2770
June 1.2693 1.2465 1.2574
July 1.2965 1.2658 1.2807
August 1.2893 1.2426 1.2579
September 1.2941 1.2641 1.2828
October 1.2849 1.2746 1.2801
November 1.2902 1.2726 1.2814
December 1.3001 1.2620 1.2831