YEARLY HIGH
1.2097 RON
YEARLY LOW
1.0550 RON
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1308 RON

2020 SAR to RON Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SAR to RON exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 1.2097. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 1.0550.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1546 RON. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1472 to the December average rate of 1.0666, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.2097 was up 3.93% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.1640, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,048 RON
2019 Average 5,652 RON
Yearly Trough Low 5,275 RON
Transaction Impact: A difference of 773.23 RON purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.1951
1.0549
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 1.1646, compared to 1.0971 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0675 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1646
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0971

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0828 RON (High: 1.2097 / Low: 1.1269). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0183 RON (High: 1.1132 / Low: 1.0949).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0828
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0183

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0358 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0358

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 1.1636) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.1223), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0413 (+3.68%).

2020 Avg (March) 1.1636
2019 Avg (March) 1.1223

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1569 1.1369 1.1472
February 1.1852 1.1483 1.1677
March 1.2097 1.1269 1.1636
April 1.1949 1.1699 1.1835
May 1.1921 1.1609 1.1797
June 1.1627 1.1326 1.1458
July 1.1474 1.0852 1.1259
August 1.0984 1.0796 1.0900
September 1.1188 1.0824 1.0995
October 1.1132 1.0949 1.1042
November 1.1144 1.0862 1.0962
December 1.0757 1.0550 1.0666