YEARLY HIGH
466.5587 BIF
YEARLY LOW
399.4636 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
436.4100 BIF

2022 RON to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the RON to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 4, valuing the pair at 466.5587. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 27, dropping to 399.4636.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 67.0951 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 458.4128 to the December average rate of 444.8922, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.95% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 466.5587 was down 5.15% compared to the 2021 peak of 491.9155, 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 2,332,793 BIF
2021 Average 2,373,272 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 1,997,318 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 335,475.42 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

465.4648
405.9255
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RON to BIF 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 447.8729, compared to 424.9472 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 22.9257 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 447.8729
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 424.9472

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was April, with a trading range of 28.9550 BIF (High: 458.9732 / Low: 430.0181). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.9785 BIF (High: 448.8084 / Low: 439.8299).

April Spread (Volatile) ±28.9550
December Spread (Stable) ±8.9785

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 13.6521 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -13.6521

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2022: 460.5032) against the same month in 2021 (average: 483.9432), the exchange rate shifted by -23.4400 (-4.84%).

2022 Avg (February) 460.5032
2021 Avg (February) 483.9432

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 463.8247 449.3461 458.4128
February 466.5587 452.5697 460.5032
March 458.8888 442.5458 450.3817
April 458.9732 430.0181 444.8273
May 447.7059 427.0886 434.9736
June 446.8149 431.3199 438.1386
July 434.2088 417.5095 424.4865
August 432.2791 418.2286 425.6286
September 424.5899 399.4636 415.0462
October 425.0729 404.2755 410.8871
November 437.9947 410.6890 428.7424
December 448.8084 439.8299 444.8922