YEARLY HIGH
0.2102 EUR
YEARLY LOW
0.2045 EUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2067 EUR

2020 RON to EUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the RON to EUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 6, valuing the pair at 0.2102. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 0.2045.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0057 EUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2093 to the December average rate of 0.2053, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.89% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.2102 was down 2.23% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.2150, 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 1,051 EUR
2019 Average 1,053 EUR
Yearly Trough Low 1,023 EUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 28.46 EUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.2097
0.2048
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RON to EUR 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 0.2075, compared to 0.2058 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0017 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2075
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2058

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was May, with a trading range of 0.0032 EUR (High: 0.2077 / Low: 0.2045). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 EUR (High: 0.2053 / Low: 0.2051).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0032
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0024 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0024

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 0.2091) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.2105), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0014 (-0.66%).

2020 Avg (February) 0.2091
2019 Avg (February) 0.2105

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2095 0.2090 0.2093
February 0.2102 0.2077 0.2091
March 0.2081 0.2049 0.2067
April 0.2074 0.2064 0.2068
May 0.2077 0.2045 0.2065
June 0.2071 0.2059 0.2067
July 0.2071 0.2061 0.2067
August 0.2078 0.2065 0.2068
September 0.2066 0.2048 0.2057
October 0.2053 0.2051 0.2052
November 0.2056 0.2048 0.2053
December 0.2059 0.2048 0.2053