YEARLY HIGH
0.0705 RON
YEARLY LOW
0.0519 RON
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0590 RON

2020 RUB to RON Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the RUB to RON exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 0.0705. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 2, dropping to 0.0519.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0186 RON. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0696 to the December average rate of 0.0541, the exchange rate registered a net change of -22.24% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0705 was up 1.08% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0697, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 RUB based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 352 RON
2019 Average 328 RON
Yearly Trough Low 259 RON
Transaction Impact: A difference of 92.98 RON purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0712
0.0518
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to RON 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 0.0632, compared to 0.0549 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0082 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0632
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0549

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0103 RON (High: 0.0653 / Low: 0.0550). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0015 RON (High: 0.0540 / Low: 0.0525).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0103
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0015

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0095 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0095

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.0696) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0618), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0078 (+12.58%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.0696
2019 Avg (January) 0.0618

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0705 0.0673 0.0696
February 0.0695 0.0654 0.0683
March 0.0653 0.0550 0.0588
April 0.0609 0.0560 0.0594
May 0.0623 0.0584 0.0609
June 0.0632 0.0605 0.0620
July 0.0610 0.0552 0.0591
August 0.0564 0.0540 0.0554
September 0.0552 0.0525 0.0542
October 0.0540 0.0525 0.0534
November 0.0543 0.0519 0.0535
December 0.0551 0.0527 0.0541