2020 WST to RON Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.6636 RON

YEARLY LOW

1.5417 RON

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.5941 RON

2020 WST to RON Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the WST to RON exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 20, valuing the pair at 1.6636. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 30, dropping to 1.5417.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1218 RON. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6355 to the December average rate of 1.5689, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.6636 was up 0.75% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.6511, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,318 RON

2019 Average 8,062 RON

Yearly Trough Low 7,709 RON

Transaction Impact: A difference of 609.07 RON purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.6441

1.5524

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST 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 1.6128, compared to 1.5754 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0374 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6128

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5754

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0743 RON (High: 1.6500 / Low: 1.5756). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0245 RON (High: 1.5830 / Low: 1.5585).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0743

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0245

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2020. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0317 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0317

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 1.6364) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.6046), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0318 (+1.98%).

2020 Avg (February) 1.6364

2019 Avg (February) 1.6046

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.6495	1.6217	1.6355
February	1.6636	1.6153	1.6364
March	1.6500	1.5756	1.6075
April	1.6252	1.5750	1.6023
May	1.6236	1.5763	1.6030
June	1.6198	1.5550	1.5918
July	1.6285	1.5568	1.5917
August	1.5772	1.5417	1.5601
September	1.6010	1.5586	1.5753
October	1.5972	1.5480	1.5733
November	1.5973	1.5658	1.5831
December	1.5830	1.5585	1.5689