YEARLY HIGH
4.3042 LSL
YEARLY LOW
3.2760 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.8777 LSL

2020 RON to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the RON to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 6, valuing the pair at 4.3042. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 3.2760.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0282 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.3359 to the December average rate of 3.7215, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.56% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 4.3042 was up 17.40% compared to the 2019 peak of 3.6661, 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 21,521 LSL
2019 Average 17,037 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 16,380 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,140.99 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

4.2930
3.2489
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RON to LSL 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 3.8031, compared to 3.9523 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1492 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.8031
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.9523

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.5716 LSL (High: 4.0845 / Low: 3.5128). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1304 LSL (High: 4.0373 / Low: 3.9070).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.5716
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1304

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.1952 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1952

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2020: 4.2059) against the same month in 2019 (average: 3.5577), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6483 (+18.22%).

2020 Avg (August) 4.2059
2019 Avg (August) 3.5577

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.4309 3.2760 3.3359
February 3.5268 3.3723 3.4199
March 4.0845 3.5128 3.8079
April 4.2515 4.0280 4.1695
May 4.2237 3.9551 4.0985
June 4.0440 3.9065 3.9868
July 4.0682 3.9149 3.9682
August 4.3042 4.0556 4.2059
September 4.1176 3.9501 4.0601
October 4.0373 3.9070 3.9765
November 3.8997 3.7163 3.7813
December 3.8229 3.6479 3.7215