YEARLY HIGH
1.3362 RON
YEARLY LOW
1.1253 RON
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2242 RON

2020 PGK to RON Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the PGK to RON exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 1.3362. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 1.1253.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2108 RON. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2648 to the December average rate of 1.1380, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.3362 was down 12.94% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.5347, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,681 RON
2019 Average 6,266 RON
Yearly Trough Low 5,627 RON
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,054.18 RON purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.3067
1.1226
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK 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 1.2734, compared to 1.1750 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0984 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2734
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1750

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.1084 RON (High: 1.3362 / Low: 1.2278). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0209 RON (High: 1.1463 / Low: 1.1253).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1084
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0209

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0521 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0521

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 1.2748) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.2477), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0271 (+2.17%).

2020 Avg (March) 1.2748
2019 Avg (March) 1.2477

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2828 1.2443 1.2648
February 1.3058 1.2505 1.2874
March 1.3362 1.2278 1.2748
April 1.3083 1.2697 1.2914
May 1.2984 1.2595 1.2792
June 1.2564 1.2231 1.2431
July 1.2480 1.1698 1.2169
August 1.1792 1.1488 1.1648
September 1.2054 1.1503 1.1806
October 1.1902 1.1690 1.1811
November 1.1913 1.1567 1.1687
December 1.1463 1.1253 1.1380