YEARLY HIGH
1.2496 RON
YEARLY LOW
1.0871 RON
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1655 RON

2020 QAR to RON Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the QAR to RON exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 1.2496. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 1.0871.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1626 RON. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1820 to the December average rate of 1.0988, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.2496 was up 4.23% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.1989, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,248 RON
2019 Average 5,822 RON
Yearly Trough Low 5,435 RON
Transaction Impact: A difference of 812.80 RON purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.2345
1.0864
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR 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 1.2009, compared to 1.1301 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0708 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2009
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1301

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0879 RON (High: 1.2496 / Low: 1.1617). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0187 RON (High: 1.1466 / Low: 1.1278).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0879
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0187

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 0.0373 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0373

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 1.2001) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.1561), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0440 (+3.81%).

2020 Avg (March) 1.2001
2019 Avg (March) 1.1561

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1921 1.1713 1.1820
February 1.2209 1.1832 1.2031
March 1.2496 1.1617 1.2001
April 1.2342 1.2080 1.2221
May 1.2303 1.1958 1.2169
June 1.1987 1.1673 1.1808
July 1.1819 1.1180 1.1599
August 1.1311 1.1120 1.1225
September 1.1524 1.1152 1.1326
October 1.1466 1.1278 1.1375
November 1.1478 1.1189 1.1292
December 1.1081 1.0871 1.0988