YEARLY HIGH
0.0543 RON
YEARLY LOW
0.0372 RON
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0502 RON

2021 AFN to RON Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the AFN to RON exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 30, valuing the pair at 0.0543. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 0.0372.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0172 RON. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0518 to the December average rate of 0.0431, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.82% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0543 was down 9.33% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0599, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 272 RON
2020 Average 276 RON
Yearly Trough Low 186 RON
Transaction Impact: A difference of 85.87 RON purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0540
0.0421
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN 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 0.0523, compared to 0.0480 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0043 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0523
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0480

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 0.0084 RON (High: 0.0456 / Low: 0.0372). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0011 RON (High: 0.0478 / Low: 0.0467).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0084
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0011

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0037 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0037

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2021: 0.0530) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0573), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0043 (-7.49%).

2021 Avg (March) 0.0530
2020 Avg (March) 0.0573

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0523 0.0511 0.0518
February 0.0526 0.0511 0.0521
March 0.0543 0.0521 0.0530
April 0.0541 0.0521 0.0530
May 0.0528 0.0511 0.0521
June 0.0529 0.0513 0.0520
July 0.0527 0.0507 0.0521
August 0.0525 0.0486 0.0504
September 0.0494 0.0469 0.0485
October 0.0478 0.0467 0.0474
November 0.0476 0.0454 0.0468
December 0.0456 0.0372 0.0431