YEARLY HIGH
1.7092 BOB
YEARLY LOW
1.5845 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6306 BOB

2019 RON to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the RON to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 1.7092. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 27, dropping to 1.5845.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1247 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6766 to the December average rate of 1.6073, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.13% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 1.7092 was down 8.05% compared to the 2018 peak of 1.8588, 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 8,546 BOB
2018 Average 8,767 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 7,922 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 623.73 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

1.6841
1.5943
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RON to BOB 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 1.6465, compared to 1.6147 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0318 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6465
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6147

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.0706 BOB (High: 1.7092 / Low: 1.6386). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0132 BOB (High: 1.6309 / Low: 1.6177).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0706
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0132

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2019. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0250 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0250

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 1.6766) against the same month in 2018 (average: 1.8130), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1364 (-7.52%).

2019 Avg (January) 1.6766
2018 Avg (January) 1.8130

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.7092 1.6386 1.6766
February 1.6670 1.6409 1.6516
March 1.6594 1.6228 1.6410
April 1.6463 1.6152 1.6331
May 1.6309 1.6177 1.6247
June 1.6689 1.6155 1.6521
July 1.6572 1.6180 1.6396
August 1.6415 1.6046 1.6255
September 1.6181 1.5897 1.6053
October 1.6236 1.5882 1.6086
November 1.6245 1.5845 1.6018
December 1.6187 1.5903 1.6073