YEARLY HIGH
0.2473 USD
YEARLY LOW
0.2291 USD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2359 USD

2019 RON to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the RON to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 0.2473. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 27, dropping to 0.2291.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0182 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2427 to the December average rate of 0.2325, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.18% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.2473 was down 8.09% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.2690, 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 1,236 USD
2018 Average 1,269 USD
Yearly Trough Low 1,145 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 90.93 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.2438
0.2306
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RON to USD 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 0.2383, compared to 0.2336 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0046 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2383
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2336

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.0100 USD (High: 0.2473 / Low: 0.2372). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0020 USD (High: 0.2360 / Low: 0.2340).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0100
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0020

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2019. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0037 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0037

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 0.2427) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.2623), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0196 (-7.48%).

2019 Avg (January) 0.2427
2018 Avg (January) 0.2623

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2473 0.2372 0.2427
February 0.2412 0.2374 0.2389
March 0.2403 0.2349 0.2376
April 0.2376 0.2342 0.2361
May 0.2360 0.2340 0.2352
June 0.2414 0.2349 0.2391
July 0.2397 0.2341 0.2372
August 0.2374 0.2325 0.2354
September 0.2340 0.2297 0.2323
October 0.2348 0.2304 0.2327
November 0.2349 0.2291 0.2317
December 0.2345 0.2304 0.2325