YEARLY HIGH
18.5138 BTN
YEARLY LOW
16.8296 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
17.7586 BTN

2021 RON to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the RON to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 18.5138. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 24, dropping to 16.8296.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6842 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.2661 to the December average rate of 17.2007, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.83% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 18.5138 was down 0.55% compared to the 2020 peak of 18.6164, 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 92,569 BTN
2020 Average 87,384 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 84,148 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,420.86 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

18.3770
17.0459
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 18.0147, compared to 17.5025 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5122 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.0147
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 17.5025

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 0.9044 BTN (High: 18.4115 / Low: 17.5071). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1788 BTN (High: 17.9661 / Low: 17.7873).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.9044
July Spread (Stable) ±0.1788

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2021. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.3921 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3921

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 18.2661) against the same month in 2020 (average: 16.5517), the exchange rate shifted by +1.7144 (+10.36%).

2021 Avg (January) 18.2661
2020 Avg (January) 16.5517

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 18.5138 18.0495 18.2661
February 18.1756 17.8734 18.0304
March 18.1772 17.4055 17.6946
April 18.4115 17.5071 18.0598
May 18.3012 17.9400 18.0590
June 18.1396 17.7963 17.9785
July 17.9661 17.7873 17.8805
August 17.9523 17.4519 17.7309
September 17.6177 17.3538 17.4971
October 17.6735 17.3788 17.5489
November 17.5561 16.8296 17.1568
December 17.4120 17.0113 17.2007