YEARLY HIGH
1.7167 RON
YEARLY LOW
1.5879 RON
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6425 RON

2024 WST to RON Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the WST to RON exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 1.7167. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 24, dropping to 1.5879.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1288 RON. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6287 to the December average rate of 1.6967, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.17% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 1.7167 was down 1.80% compared to the 2023 peak of 1.7481, 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 8,583 RON
2023 Average 8,373 RON
Yearly Trough Low 7,939 RON
Transaction Impact: A difference of 643.94 RON purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

1.7064
1.5897
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 1.6435, compared to 1.6416 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0019 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6435
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6416

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was November, with a trading range of 0.0819 RON (High: 1.7069 / Low: 1.6250). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0254 RON (High: 1.6134 / Low: 1.5880).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0819
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0254

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0238 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0238

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2024: 1.6967) against the same month in 2023 (average: 1.6256), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0711 (+4.37%).

2024 Avg (December) 1.6967
2023 Avg (December) 1.6256

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6447 1.6089 1.6287
February 1.6598 1.6328 1.6461
March 1.6454 1.6196 1.6336
April 1.6730 1.6334 1.6570
May 1.6583 1.6316 1.6436
June 1.6643 1.6292 1.6518
July 1.6555 1.6226 1.6366
August 1.6473 1.5879 1.6127
September 1.6134 1.5880 1.5994
October 1.6479 1.6061 1.6308
November 1.7069 1.6250 1.6733
December 1.7167 1.6793 1.6967