YEARLY HIGH
19.2812 RUB
YEARLY LOW
14.1925 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
17.0705 RUB

2020 RON to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the RON to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 2, valuing the pair at 19.2812. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 12, dropping to 14.1925.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.0887 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.3780 to the December average rate of 18.4897, the exchange rate registered a net change of 28.60% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 19.2812 was up 13.25% compared to the 2019 peak of 17.0259, 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 96,406 RUB
2019 Average 76,323 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 70,962 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 25,443.49 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

19.1652
13.9427
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RON to RUB 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 15.9138, compared to 18.2271 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.3133 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.9138
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 18.2271

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 2.8601 RUB (High: 18.1771 / Low: 15.3170). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5360 RUB (High: 19.0562 / Low: 18.5201).

March Spread (Volatile) ±2.8601
October Spread (Stable) ±0.5360

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.4182 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4182

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2020: 18.6914) against the same month in 2019 (average: 14.7923), the exchange rate shifted by +3.8992 (+26.36%).

2020 Avg (November) 18.6914
2019 Avg (November) 14.7923

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 14.8506 14.1925 14.3780
February 15.2827 14.3800 14.6546
March 18.1771 15.3170 17.0643
April 17.8558 16.4273 16.8414
May 17.1303 16.0544 16.4231
June 16.5360 15.8334 16.1216
July 18.1273 16.3806 16.9417
August 18.5108 17.7461 18.0676
September 19.0466 18.1267 18.4423
October 19.0562 18.5201 18.7300
November 19.2812 18.4278 18.6914
December 18.9837 18.1652 18.4897