YEARLY HIGH
541.1499 CDF
YEARLY LOW
491.3794 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
515.2051 CDF

2026 RON to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the RON to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 27, valuing the pair at 541.1499. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 25, dropping to 491.3794.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 49.7705 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 520.6785 to the December average rate of 501.1293, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.75% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 541.1499 was down 20.15% compared to the 2025 peak of 677.6817, 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 2,705,750 CDF
2025 Average 3,052,084 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 2,456,897 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 248,852.68 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

534.2474
498.1186
JanuMarcMayJuly

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 517.5510, compared to 501.1293 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 16.4217 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 517.5510
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 501.1293

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 48.2097 CDF (High: 541.1499 / Low: 492.9402). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 13.1251 CDF (High: 505.3751 / Low: 492.2500).

January Spread (Volatile) ±48.2097
July Spread (Stable) ±13.1251

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2026. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 22.9024 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -22.9024

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 520.6785) against the same month in 2025 (average: 593.4062), the exchange rate shifted by -72.7276 (-12.26%).

2026 Avg (January) 520.6785
2025 Avg (January) 593.4062

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 541.1499 492.9402 520.6785
February 535.0994 491.3794 523.1454
March 527.9612 494.6783 515.9603
April 538.3463 520.6686 531.2367
May 522.7462 503.0411 508.3343
June 514.5284 492.6028 505.9508
July 505.3751 492.2500 501.1293