YEARLY HIGH
644.9338 BIF
YEARLY LOW
441.5379 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
556.4460 BIF

2023 RON to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the RON to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 14, valuing the pair at 644.9338. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 441.5379.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 203.3959 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 452.9775 to the December average rate of 626.3817, the exchange rate registered a net change of 38.28% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 644.9338 was up 38.23% compared to the 2022 peak of 466.5587, 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 3,224,669 BIF
2022 Average 2,181,319 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 2,207,689 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,016,979.57 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

651.4320
433.0644
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 493.4446, compared to 619.4474 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 126.0028 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 493.4446
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 619.4474

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was May, with a trading range of 161.5848 BIF (High: 612.7949 / Low: 451.2101). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 11.7509 BIF (High: 466.0051 / Low: 454.2542).

May Spread (Volatile) ±161.5848
April Spread (Stable) ±11.7509

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 15.8993 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -15.8993

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2023: 633.2347) against the same month in 2022 (average: 424.4865), the exchange rate shifted by +208.7482 (+49.18%).

2023 Avg (July) 633.2347
2022 Avg (July) 424.4865

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 462.6680 441.5379 452.9775
February 465.2510 442.0457 451.9986
March 459.5753 444.3051 451.2617
April 466.0051 454.2542 461.7012
May 612.7949 451.2101 524.3254
June 626.7514 609.1763 618.4032
July 644.9338 617.7481 633.2347
August 632.2436 620.2001 625.5809
September 620.0866 600.0663 609.6817
October 610.0618 597.5708 603.7000
November 629.8296 604.7014 618.1051
December 636.6846 616.9723 626.3817