YEARLY HIGH
5254.7697 STD
YEARLY LOW
4828.4627 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
5026.3074 STD

2026 RON to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the RON to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 27, valuing the pair at 5254.7697. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 24, dropping to 4828.4627.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 426.3071 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5133.3779 to the December average rate of 4860.8755, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 5254.7697 was up 0.59% compared to the 2025 peak of 5224.0927, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 26,273,849 STD
2025 Average 24,977,482 STD
Yearly Trough Low 24,142,313 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,131,535.26 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

5202.2875
4829.8381
JanuMarcMayJuly

RON to STD 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 5053.8794, compared to 4860.8755 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 193.0038 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5053.8794
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4860.8755

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 178.4754 STD (High: 5254.7697 / Low: 5076.2943). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 32.9846 STD (High: 4877.8021 / Low: 4844.8175).

January Spread (Volatile) ±178.4754
July Spread (Stable) ±32.9846

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2026. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 156.0710 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -156.0710

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 5133.3779) against the same month in 2025 (average: 4634.5922), the exchange rate shifted by +498.7857 (+10.76%).

2026 Avg (January) 5133.3779
2025 Avg (January) 4634.5922

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5254.7697 5076.2943 5133.3779
February 5212.3608 5144.4865 5171.2501
March 5164.6984 4992.9862 5057.1721
April 5168.1124 5031.5690 5112.4567
May 5020.5719 4937.8854 4956.3857
June 4940.8608 4828.4627 4892.6338
July 4877.8021 4844.8175 4860.8755