YEARLY HIGH
1.3323 RON
YEARLY LOW
1.0935 RON
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2162 RON

2020 PEN to RON Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the PEN to RON exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 23, valuing the pair at 1.3323. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 1.0935.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2388 RON. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2942 to the December average rate of 1.1113, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.13% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.3323 was up 2.48% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.3001, 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 6,661 RON
2019 Average 6,354 RON
Yearly Trough Low 5,467 RON
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,194.12 RON purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.3283
1.0916
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 1.2803, compared to 1.1520 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1284 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2803
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1520

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0814 RON (High: 1.2941 / Low: 1.2128). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0204 RON (High: 1.1616 / Low: 1.1412).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0814
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0204

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2020. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0598 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0598

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 1.3086) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.2820), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0265 (+2.07%).

2020 Avg (April) 1.3086
2019 Avg (April) 1.2820

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3046 1.2726 1.2942
February 1.3126 1.2640 1.2919
March 1.2941 1.2128 1.2528
April 1.3323 1.2789 1.3086
May 1.3147 1.2694 1.2972
June 1.2741 1.2172 1.2374
July 1.2235 1.1614 1.2009
August 1.1625 1.1342 1.1483
September 1.1743 1.1463 1.1599
October 1.1616 1.1412 1.1519
November 1.1558 1.1211 1.1396
December 1.1210 1.0935 1.1113