YEARLY HIGH
7.1595 UAH
YEARLY LOW
5.5065 UAH
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.3689 UAH

2020 RON to UAH Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the RON to UAH exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 7.1595. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 20, dropping to 5.5065.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6530 UAH. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.6159 to the December average rate of 7.0397, the exchange rate registered a net change of 25.35% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 7.1595 was up 2.96% compared to the 2019 peak of 6.9538, 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 35,798 UAH
2019 Average 30,469 UAH
Yearly Trough Low 27,533 UAH
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,265.13 UAH purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

7.1824
5.4700
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RON to UAH 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 5.9431, compared to 6.7947 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8516 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.9431
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.7947

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.8480 UAH (High: 6.4597 / Low: 5.6117). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0844 UAH (High: 6.8924 / Low: 6.8080).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.8480
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0844

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0624 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0624

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 7.0397) against the same month in 2019 (average: 5.4779), the exchange rate shifted by +1.5619 (+28.51%).

2020 Avg (December) 7.0397
2019 Avg (December) 5.4779

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.8146 5.5325 5.6159
February 5.8146 5.5065 5.6127
March 6.4597 5.6117 6.0670
April 6.2846 6.0193 6.1088
May 6.1578 5.9511 6.0464
June 6.2894 6.1391 6.2076
July 6.8002 6.2017 6.4741
August 6.8041 6.6870 6.7308
September 6.8757 6.7339 6.7946
October 6.8924 6.8080 6.8426
November 6.9979 6.8130 6.8865
December 7.1595 6.9297 7.0397