YEARLY HIGH
0.6298 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.5825 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6090 WST

2024 RON to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the RON to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 23, valuing the pair at 0.6298. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.5825.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0472 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6140 to the December average rate of 0.5894, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 0.6298 was up 0.73% compared to the 2023 peak of 0.6252, 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 3,149 WST
2023 Average 2,987 WST
Yearly Trough Low 2,913 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 236.23 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

0.6288
0.5858
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RON to WST 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 0.6085, compared to 0.6095 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6085
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6095

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was November, with a trading range of 0.0295 WST (High: 0.6154 / Low: 0.5859). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0097 WST (High: 0.6174 / Low: 0.6077).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0295
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0097

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0155 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0155

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2024: 0.6201) against the same month in 2023 (average: 0.6001), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0201 (+3.34%).

2024 Avg (August) 0.6201
2023 Avg (August) 0.6001

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6216 0.6080 0.6140
February 0.6124 0.6025 0.6075
March 0.6174 0.6077 0.6122
April 0.6122 0.5977 0.6035
May 0.6129 0.6030 0.6084
June 0.6138 0.6009 0.6054
July 0.6163 0.6041 0.6111
August 0.6298 0.6071 0.6201
September 0.6297 0.6198 0.6253
October 0.6226 0.6068 0.6132
November 0.6154 0.5859 0.5977
December 0.5955 0.5825 0.5894