YEARLY HIGH
0.3123 RON
YEARLY LOW
0.2748 RON
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2937 RON

2019 ZAR to RON Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the ZAR to RON exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 0.3123. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 14, dropping to 0.2748.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0375 RON. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2980 to the December average rate of 0.2989, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.29% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.3123 was down 4.74% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.3278, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 15,613 RON
2018 Average 14,952 RON
Yearly Trough Low 13,739 RON
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,873.59 RON purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.3055
0.2776
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR 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 0.2959, compared to 0.2914 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0045 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2959
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2914

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.0303 RON (High: 0.3123 / Low: 0.2819). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0077 RON (High: 0.2969 / Low: 0.2892).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0303
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0077

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0198 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0198

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 0.2980) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.3128), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0148 (-4.73%).

2019 Avg (January) 0.2980
2018 Avg (January) 0.3128

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3123 0.2819 0.2980
February 0.3115 0.2965 0.3032
March 0.2969 0.2892 0.2925
April 0.3033 0.2951 0.2994
May 0.2991 0.2887 0.2951
June 0.2950 0.2783 0.2872
July 0.3051 0.2963 0.2997
August 0.2923 0.2748 0.2799
September 0.2934 0.2822 0.2895
October 0.2940 0.2821 0.2887
November 0.2962 0.2833 0.2917
December 0.3052 0.2914 0.2989