YEARLY HIGH
0.2318 USD
YEARLY LOW
0.1941 USD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2138 USD

2022 RON to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the RON to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 13, valuing the pair at 0.2318. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 27, dropping to 0.1941.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0377 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2290 to the December average rate of 0.2152, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.00% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.2318 was down 8.51% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.2533, 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 1,159 USD
2021 Average 1,202 USD
Yearly Trough Low 970 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 188.54 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.2324
0.1966
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 0.2212, compared to 0.2064 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0148 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2212
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2064

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was September, with a trading range of 0.0128 USD (High: 0.2068 / Low: 0.1941). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0038 USD (High: 0.2168 / Low: 0.2130).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0128
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0038

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0073 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0073

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 0.2290) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.2498), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0209 (-8.36%).

2022 Avg (January) 0.2290
2021 Avg (January) 0.2498

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2318 0.2253 0.2290
February 0.2314 0.2261 0.2294
March 0.2255 0.2195 0.2225
April 0.2233 0.2122 0.2188
May 0.2179 0.2098 0.2138
June 0.2175 0.2107 0.2137
July 0.2110 0.2029 0.2065
August 0.2106 0.2035 0.2070
September 0.2068 0.1941 0.2020
October 0.2073 0.1964 0.1996
November 0.2116 0.1989 0.2081
December 0.2168 0.2130 0.2152