YEARLY HIGH
1.3590 RON
YEARLY LOW
1.2416 RON
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3089 RON

2026 PEN to RON Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the PEN to RON exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 24, valuing the pair at 1.3590. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 29, dropping to 1.2416.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1174 RON. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2929 to the December average rate of 1.3463, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.13% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1.3590 was up 3.61% compared to the 2025 peak of 1.3116, 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 6,795 RON
2025 Average 6,262 RON
Yearly Trough Low 6,208 RON
Transaction Impact: A difference of 587.13 RON purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1.3563
1.2600
JanuMarcMayJuly

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 1.2961, compared to 1.3473 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0512 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2961
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3473

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was May, with a trading range of 0.0593 RON (High: 1.3246 / Low: 1.2653). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 RON (High: 1.3463 / Low: 1.3463).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0593
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0125 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0125

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 1.3369) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1.2145), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1224 (+10.08%).

2026 Avg (June) 1.3369
2025 Avg (June) 1.2145

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3060 1.2669 1.2929
February 1.2925 1.2733 1.2840
March 1.3044 1.2593 1.2805
April 1.2923 1.2416 1.2680
May 1.3246 1.2653 1.3140
June 1.3590 1.3090 1.3369
July 1.3560 1.3416 1.3482
August 1.3463 1.3463 1.3463