YEARLY HIGH
18.6164 BTN
YEARLY LOW
16.1029 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
17.4724 BTN

2020 RON to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the RON to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 21, valuing the pair at 18.6164. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 20, dropping to 16.1029.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.5134 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.5517 to the December average rate of 18.4004, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.17% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 18.6164 was up 6.79% compared to the 2019 peak of 17.4323, 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 93,082 BTN
2019 Average 82,991 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 80,515 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,567.21 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

18.6090
16.1060
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 16.9441, compared to 18.0006 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.0565 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 16.9441
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 18.0006

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 1.0799 BTN (High: 17.4973 / Low: 16.4175). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3379 BTN (High: 17.9339 / Low: 17.5960).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.0799
October Spread (Stable) ±0.3379

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.4367 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4367

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 18.4004) against the same month in 2019 (average: 16.5496), the exchange rate shifted by +1.8508 (+11.18%).

2020 Avg (December) 18.4004
2019 Avg (December) 16.5496

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 16.8364 16.4172 16.5517
February 16.5459 16.1029 16.3146
March 17.4973 16.4175 17.0140
April 17.3144 16.9388 17.1098
May 17.3426 16.8601 17.0594
June 17.8522 17.2961 17.6151
July 18.3627 17.3449 17.7488
August 18.3891 18.0192 18.2379
September 17.9441 17.5723 17.8012
October 17.9339 17.5960 17.7557
November 18.1731 17.8135 18.0598
December 18.6164 18.2612 18.4004