YEARLY HIGH
0.4034 BAM
YEARLY LOW
0.3923 BAM
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3975 BAM

2021 RON to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the RON to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 5, valuing the pair at 0.4034. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 30, dropping to 0.3923.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0111 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4014 to the December average rate of 0.3952, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.54% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.4034 was down 1.92% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.4113, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,017 BAM
2020 Average 2,022 BAM
Yearly Trough Low 1,961 BAM
Transaction Impact: A difference of 55.46 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.4021
0.3944
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RON to BAM 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 0.3991, compared to 0.3958 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0034 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3991
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3958

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 0.0061 BAM (High: 0.4031 / Low: 0.3970). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0034 BAM (High: 0.4032 / Low: 0.3998).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0061
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0034

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0022 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0022

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2021: 0.4014) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.4093), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0079 (-1.93%).

2021 Avg (February) 0.4014
2020 Avg (February) 0.4093

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4032 0.3998 0.4014
February 0.4034 0.3986 0.4014
March 0.4031 0.3970 0.4001
April 0.4003 0.3950 0.3980
May 0.4010 0.3950 0.3973
June 0.3986 0.3932 0.3967
July 0.3988 0.3941 0.3969
August 0.3997 0.3952 0.3973
September 0.3970 0.3934 0.3951
October 0.3978 0.3923 0.3950
November 0.3966 0.3924 0.3952
December 0.3978 0.3924 0.3952