YEARLY HIGH
0.2275 USD
YEARLY LOW
0.2104 USD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2187 USD

2023 RON to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the RON to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 16, valuing the pair at 0.2275. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 3, dropping to 0.2104.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0171 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2189 to the December average rate of 0.2197, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 0.2275 was down 1.84% compared to the 2022 peak of 0.2318, 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 1,138 USD
2022 Average 1,069 USD
Yearly Trough Low 1,052 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 85.38 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

0.2249
0.2116
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 0.2191, compared to 0.2183 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2191
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2183

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was February, with a trading range of 0.0102 USD (High: 0.2243 / Low: 0.2142). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0043 USD (High: 0.2147 / Low: 0.2104).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0102
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0043

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0057 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0057

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2023: 0.2238) against the same month in 2022 (average: 0.2065), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0173 (+8.39%).

2023 Avg (July) 0.2238
2022 Avg (July) 0.2065

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2234 0.2134 0.2189
February 0.2243 0.2142 0.2180
March 0.2210 0.2145 0.2173
April 0.2241 0.2184 0.2220
May 0.2246 0.2156 0.2195
June 0.2215 0.2154 0.2186
July 0.2275 0.2193 0.2238
August 0.2232 0.2187 0.2207
September 0.2182 0.2112 0.2150
October 0.2147 0.2104 0.2127
November 0.2213 0.2130 0.2177
December 0.2233 0.2165 0.2197