YEARLY HIGH
146.9319 SOS
YEARLY LOW
130.9887 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
139.7514 SOS

2021 RON to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the RON to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 146.9319. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 25, dropping to 130.9887.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 15.9432 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 145.1637 to the December average rate of 132.8435, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.49% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 146.9319 was down 0.04% compared to the 2020 peak of 146.9848, 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 734,660 SOS
2020 Average 685,470 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 654,944 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 79,716.20 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

146.3958
131.6115
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RON to SOS 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 142.9641, compared to 136.5388 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 6.4252 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 142.9641
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 136.5388

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 5.9688 SOS (High: 136.9575 / Low: 130.9887). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.5718 SOS (High: 137.4959 / Low: 134.9241).

November Spread (Volatile) ±5.9688
October Spread (Stable) ±2.5718

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2021. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 2.8937 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.8937

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 145.1637) against the same month in 2020 (average: 134.8450), the exchange rate shifted by +10.3187 (+7.65%).

2021 Avg (January) 145.1637
2020 Avg (January) 134.8450

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 146.9319 143.3713 145.1637
February 145.6262 142.5138 144.1679
March 144.0508 138.3083 141.6408
April 143.6753 138.8865 141.1020
May 145.0030 141.5193 143.4551
June 144.5944 139.2519 142.2549
July 140.9910 138.2520 139.3613
August 140.5080 136.9099 138.4961
September 139.7248 135.9083 138.1755
October 137.4959 134.9241 136.3523
November 136.9575 130.9887 134.0043
December 134.2189 131.5551 132.8435