YEARLY HIGH
0.3044 RON
YEARLY LOW
0.2322 RON
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2590 RON

2020 ZAR to RON Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the ZAR to RON exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.3044. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 5, dropping to 0.2322.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0722 RON. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2988 to the December average rate of 0.2691, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.92% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.3044 was down 2.51% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.3123, 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 15,221 RON
2019 Average 14,680 RON
Yearly Trough Low 11,609 RON
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,611.60 RON purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.3049
0.2313
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 0.2644, compared to 0.2537 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0107 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2644
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2537

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0402 RON (High: 0.2826 / Low: 0.2424). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0085 RON (High: 0.2569 / Low: 0.2484).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0402
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0085

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0288 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0288

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.2988) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.2980), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0008 (+0.25%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.2988
2019 Avg (January) 0.2980

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3044 0.2871 0.2988
February 0.2953 0.2787 0.2910
March 0.2826 0.2424 0.2622
April 0.2451 0.2322 0.2390
May 0.2535 0.2328 0.2442
June 0.2572 0.2469 0.2511
July 0.2559 0.2404 0.2519
August 0.2453 0.2322 0.2375
September 0.2537 0.2430 0.2466
October 0.2569 0.2484 0.2520
November 0.2701 0.2566 0.2649
December 0.2747 0.2630 0.2691