YEARLY HIGH
0.5053 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.4396 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4719 BBD

2020 RON to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the RON to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 0.5053. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 0.4396.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0657 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4647 to the December average rate of 0.4998, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.55% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.5053 was up 2.17% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.4945, 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 2,526 BBD
2019 Average 2,359 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 2,198 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 328.34 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.5049
0.4444
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RON to BBD 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 0.4575, compared to 0.4862 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0287 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4575
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4862

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0332 BBD (High: 0.4728 / Low: 0.4396). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0080 BBD (High: 0.4871 / Low: 0.4791).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0332
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0080

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0085 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0085

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 0.4998) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.4651), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0348 (+7.48%).

2020 Avg (December) 0.4998
2019 Avg (December) 0.4651

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4690 0.4608 0.4647
February 0.4643 0.4499 0.4566
March 0.4728 0.4396 0.4579
April 0.4547 0.4451 0.4495
May 0.4588 0.4465 0.4513
June 0.4706 0.4582 0.4652
July 0.4913 0.4647 0.4737
August 0.4940 0.4855 0.4892
September 0.4926 0.4766 0.4850
October 0.4871 0.4791 0.4829
November 0.4910 0.4785 0.4865
December 0.5053 0.4957 0.4998