YEARLY HIGH
5.3571 SCR
YEARLY LOW
2.8990 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.0618 SCR

2020 RON to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the RON to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 5.3571. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 16, dropping to 2.8990.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.4581 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.1747 to the December average rate of 5.2971, the exchange rate registered a net change of 66.85% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 5.3571 was up 58.74% compared to the 2019 peak of 3.3748, 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 26,785 SCR
2019 Average 16,134 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 14,495 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,290.61 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

5.5149
2.9019
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RON to SCR 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 3.5195, compared to 4.6040 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.0845 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.5195
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.6040

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 0.8806 SCR (High: 3.9665 / Low: 3.0859). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1235 SCR (High: 4.4061 / Low: 4.2826).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.8806
September Spread (Stable) ±0.1235

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0550 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0550

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 5.2971) against the same month in 2019 (average: 3.1856), the exchange rate shifted by +2.1115 (+66.28%).

2020 Avg (December) 5.2971
2019 Avg (December) 3.1856

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.2248 2.9992 3.1747
February 3.1745 3.0419 3.1197
March 3.2483 2.8990 3.1291
April 3.9665 3.0859 3.6798
May 4.0606 3.6029 3.9264
June 4.1568 3.9151 4.0872
July 4.3694 4.0910 4.1828
August 4.5585 4.3286 4.3700
September 4.4061 4.2826 4.3534
October 4.6949 4.3253 4.4651
November 5.1015 4.6235 4.9556
December 5.3571 5.1579 5.2971