YEARLY HIGH
36.5939 ETB
YEARLY LOW
34.5482 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
35.4847 ETB

2026 RON to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the RON to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 27, valuing the pair at 36.5939. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 26, dropping to 34.5482.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.0457 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 35.8457 to the December average rate of 35.1444, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.96% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 36.5939 was up 1.50% compared to the 2025 peak of 36.0518, 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 182,969 ETB
2025 Average 156,002 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 172,741 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,228.28 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

36.1293
34.9730
JanuMarcMayJuly

RON to ETB 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 35.6076, compared to 35.1163 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4913 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 35.6076
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 35.1163

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 1.1398 ETB (High: 36.3220 / Low: 35.1822). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 ETB (High: 35.1444 / Low: 35.1444).

April Spread (Volatile) ±1.1398
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 0.6621 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6621

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 35.8457) against the same month in 2025 (average: 26.4319), the exchange rate shifted by +9.4138 (+35.62%).

2026 Avg (January) 35.8457
2025 Avg (January) 26.4319

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 36.5939 35.4661 35.8457
February 36.4168 35.6694 36.0329
March 35.9586 34.8254 35.3709
April 36.3220 35.1822 35.8970
May 35.6330 35.3234 35.4295
June 35.6129 34.5482 35.0694
July 35.2796 34.7442 35.0881
August 35.1444 35.1444 35.1444