YEARLY HIGH
0.3053 RON
YEARLY LOW
0.2316 RON
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2592 RON

2020 SZL to RON Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SZL to RON exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.3053. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 6, dropping to 0.2316.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0737 RON. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2998 to the December average rate of 0.2686, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.41% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.3053 was down 2.23% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.3122, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,526 RON
2019 Average 1,468 RON
Yearly Trough Low 1,158 RON
Transaction Impact: A difference of 368.47 RON purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.3060
0.2315
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL 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 0.2650, compared to 0.2535 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0115 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2650
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2535

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0420 RON (High: 0.2867 / Low: 0.2447). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0080 RON (High: 0.2567 / Low: 0.2487).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0420
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0080

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0292 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0292

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.2998) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.2969), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0029 (+0.97%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.2998
2019 Avg (January) 0.2969

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3053 0.2916 0.2998
February 0.2965 0.2856 0.2923
March 0.2867 0.2447 0.2631
April 0.2483 0.2345 0.2399
May 0.2530 0.2368 0.2439
June 0.2566 0.2471 0.2511
July 0.2553 0.2458 0.2519
August 0.2465 0.2316 0.2377
September 0.2534 0.2426 0.2463
October 0.2567 0.2487 0.2515
November 0.2692 0.2560 0.2647
December 0.2741 0.2616 0.2686