YEARLY HIGH
17.4323 BTN
YEARLY LOW
16.1039 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
16.6007 BTN

2019 RON to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the RON to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 17.4323. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 31, dropping to 16.1039.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3284 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.1373 to the December average rate of 16.5496, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.43% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 17.4323 was down 5.30% compared to the 2018 peak of 18.4089, 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 87,162 BTN
2018 Average 86,657 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 80,520 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,642.11 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

17.2209
16.2180
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RON to BTN 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 16.6759, compared to 16.5255 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1505 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 16.6759
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16.5255

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.7666 BTN (High: 16.9302 / Low: 16.1636). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2854 BTN (High: 16.7346 / Low: 16.4492).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.7666
December Spread (Stable) ±0.2854

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.4832 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4832

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 17.1373) against the same month in 2018 (average: 16.6893), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4480 (+2.68%).

2019 Avg (January) 17.1373
2018 Avg (January) 16.6893

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 17.4323 16.8136 17.1373
February 17.2514 16.7781 16.9914
March 17.0029 16.2416 16.5083
April 16.5182 16.2136 16.4087
May 16.6208 16.2962 16.4053
June 16.7502 16.3244 16.6046
July 16.5325 16.1039 16.3016
August 16.9302 16.1636 16.6850
September 16.8259 16.2359 16.5456
October 16.7122 16.3095 16.5219
November 16.6558 16.3491 16.5489
December 16.7346 16.4492 16.5496