YEARLY HIGH
0.4040 RON
YEARLY LOW
0.3464 RON
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3711 RON

2020 BWP to RON Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BWP to RON exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 24, valuing the pair at 0.4040. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 6, dropping to 0.3464.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0577 RON. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4013 to the December average rate of 0.3673, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.47% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.4040 was down 0.12% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.4045, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,020 RON
2019 Average 1,971 RON
Yearly Trough Low 1,732 RON
Transaction Impact: A difference of 288.27 RON purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.4063
0.3463
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP 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 0.3803, compared to 0.3619 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0184 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3803
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3619

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0352 RON (High: 0.4015 / Low: 0.3664). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0072 RON (High: 0.3708 / Low: 0.3637).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0352
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0072

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 0.0169 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0169

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.4013) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.3911), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0102 (+2.62%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.4013
2019 Avg (January) 0.3911

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4040 0.3946 0.4013
February 0.4020 0.3928 0.3984
March 0.4015 0.3664 0.3815
April 0.3724 0.3606 0.3658
May 0.3730 0.3631 0.3675
June 0.3708 0.3637 0.3673
July 0.3693 0.3534 0.3646
August 0.3556 0.3464 0.3513
September 0.3629 0.3553 0.3584
October 0.3662 0.3588 0.3616
November 0.3723 0.3644 0.3685
December 0.3704 0.3627 0.3673