YEARLY HIGH
1.3917 BRL
YEARLY LOW
0.9407 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2169 BRL

2020 RON to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the RON to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 3, valuing the pair at 1.3917. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.9407.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4510 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9624 to the December average rate of 1.2861, the exchange rate registered a net change of 33.64% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.3917 was up 42.12% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.9792, 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 6,959 BRL
2019 Average 4,652 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 4,703 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,255.14 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.3990
0.9227
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RON to BRL 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 1.1237, compared to 1.3102 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1865 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1237
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3102

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.1657 BRL (High: 1.1874 / Low: 1.0216). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0442 BRL (High: 1.3847 / Low: 1.3405).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1657
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0442

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0580 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0580

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2020: 1.3210) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.9630), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3580 (+37.17%).

2020 Avg (November) 1.3210
2019 Avg (November) 0.9630

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9941 0.9407 0.9624
February 1.0273 0.9760 0.9924
March 1.1874 1.0216 1.1183
April 1.2639 1.1518 1.1948
May 1.3219 1.2001 1.2660
June 1.2693 1.1268 1.2080
July 1.2729 1.2246 1.2530
August 1.3729 1.2727 1.3324
September 1.3578 1.2728 1.3092
October 1.3847 1.3405 1.3593
November 1.3917 1.2920 1.3210
December 1.3152 1.2532 1.2861