YEARLY HIGH
5283.5048 STD
YEARLY LOW
4865.2122 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
5073.2659 STD

2020 RON to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the RON to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 27, valuing the pair at 5283.5048. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 4865.2122.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 418.2926 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5009.9286 to the December average rate of 5166.6171, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.13% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 5283.5048 was up 1.51% compared to the 2019 peak of 5205.1010, 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 26,417,524 STD
2019 Average 25,137,994 STD
Yearly Trough Low 24,326,061 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,091,463.11 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

5187.6616
4935.1286
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RON to STD 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 5022.7095, compared to 5123.8223 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 101.1129 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5022.7095
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5123.8223

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 348.4557 STD (High: 5213.6678 / Low: 4865.2122). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 87.9591 STD (High: 5055.5397 / Low: 4967.5806).

March Spread (Volatile) ±348.4557
January Spread (Stable) ±87.9591

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 104.6278 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -104.6278

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2020: 5162.2263) against the same month in 2019 (average: 5114.5113), the exchange rate shifted by +47.7151 (+0.93%).

2020 Avg (July) 5162.2263
2019 Avg (July) 5114.5113

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5055.5397 4967.5806 5009.9286
February 5052.3447 4960.9188 5008.7130
March 5213.6678 4865.2122 5060.8008
April 5021.9551 4907.3515 4956.1730
May 5058.4016 4922.5017 4975.7820
June 5188.1948 5052.2045 5124.8593
July 5283.5048 5095.3187 5162.2263
August 5235.2701 5110.4693 5164.5138
September 5165.8537 5012.0120 5084.0128
October 5107.5900 5011.0821 5068.7772
November 5133.2669 5034.5639 5096.7866
December 5211.8459 5119.0019 5166.6171