YEARLY HIGH
2.0425 SBD
YEARLY LOW
1.8035 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.9308 SBD

2017 RON to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the RON to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 26, valuing the pair at 2.0425. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 8, dropping to 1.8035.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2389 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8547 to the December average rate of 1.9857, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.07% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.0425 was down 0.67% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.0562, 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 10,212 SBD
2016 Average 9,753 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 9,018 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,194.55 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.0302
1.8088
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RON to SBD 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 1.8689, compared to 1.9927 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1238 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8689
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9927

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0894 SBD (High: 2.0425 / Low: 1.9531). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0394 SBD (High: 2.0102 / Low: 1.9708).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0894
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0394

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0201 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0201

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 1.9853) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.8929), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0924 (+4.88%).

2017 Avg (November) 1.9853
2016 Avg (November) 1.8929

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.8776 1.8285 1.8547
February 1.8588 1.8164 1.8345
March 1.8544 1.8035 1.8272
April 1.8921 1.8154 1.8487
May 1.9519 1.8715 1.9135
June 1.9768 1.8948 1.9347
July 2.0165 1.9438 1.9757
August 2.0323 1.9719 1.9978
September 2.0374 1.9886 2.0118
October 2.0206 1.9658 1.9999
November 2.0425 1.9531 1.9853
December 2.0102 1.9708 1.9857