YEARLY HIGH
0.9145 PEN
YEARLY LOW
0.7506 PEN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8250 PEN

2020 RON to PEN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the RON to PEN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 0.9145. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 23, dropping to 0.7506.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1639 PEN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7727 to the December average rate of 0.8999, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.46% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.9145 was up 10.19% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.8300, 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 4,573 PEN
2019 Average 3,935 PEN
Yearly Trough Low 3,753 PEN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 819.70 PEN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.9134
0.7507
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RON to PEN 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 0.7815, compared to 0.8686 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0871 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7815
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8686

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0518 PEN (High: 0.8246 / Low: 0.7727). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0154 PEN (High: 0.8763 / Low: 0.8608).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0518
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0154

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0343 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0343

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 0.8999) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.7794), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1205 (+15.45%).

2020 Avg (December) 0.8999
2019 Avg (December) 0.7794

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7858 0.7665 0.7727
February 0.7911 0.7618 0.7741
March 0.8246 0.7727 0.7985
April 0.7819 0.7506 0.7643
May 0.7878 0.7606 0.7709
June 0.8216 0.7849 0.8082
July 0.8610 0.8173 0.8330
August 0.8817 0.8602 0.8709
September 0.8724 0.8516 0.8622
October 0.8763 0.8608 0.8682
November 0.8920 0.8652 0.8775
December 0.9145 0.8921 0.8999