YEARLY HIGH
498.0593 CDF
YEARLY LOW
370.4298 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
437.3155 CDF

2020 RON to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the RON to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 498.0593. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 6, dropping to 370.4298.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 127.6294 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 391.8985 to the December average rate of 488.5355, the exchange rate registered a net change of 24.66% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 498.0593 was up 22.33% compared to the 2019 peak of 407.1376, 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 2,490,296 CDF
2019 Average 1,949,614 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 1,852,149 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 638,147.17 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

498.7944
375.6878
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RON to CDF 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 398.8155, compared to 475.8155 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 77.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 398.8155
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 475.8155

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was December, with a trading range of 127.6294 CDF (High: 498.0593 / Low: 370.4298). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.4635 CDF (High: 396.0705 / Low: 388.6070).

December Spread (Volatile) ±127.6294
January Spread (Stable) ±7.4635

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 5.9518 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.9518

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 488.5355) against the same month in 2019 (average: 390.2463), the exchange rate shifted by +98.2892 (+25.19%).

2020 Avg (December) 488.5355
2019 Avg (December) 390.2463

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 396.0705 388.6070 391.8985
February 391.8802 381.3053 385.9467
March 401.8691 375.1541 390.2752
April 391.2221 382.2586 386.1445
May 418.3303 388.2742 403.1290
June 446.5962 418.4136 435.4990
July 483.2233 444.3153 460.9462
August 485.6530 473.9160 480.2842
September 483.1201 468.5195 476.0012
October 477.5821 436.4869 470.8561
November 483.8472 469.8126 478.2700
December 498.0593 370.4298 488.5355