2018 RON to SBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.0824 SBD

YEARLY LOW

1.9181 SBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.9993 SBD

2018 RON to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RON to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 15, valuing the pair at 2.0824. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 15, dropping to 1.9181.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1643 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0378 to the December average rate of 1.9780, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.93% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.0824 was up 1.95% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.0425, 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 10,412 SBD

2017 Average 9,657 SBD

Yearly Trough Low 9,591 SBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 821.31 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.0675

1.9401

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 2.0293, compared to 1.9693 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0600 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0293

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9693

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0954 SBD (High: 2.0282 / Low: 1.9328). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0253 SBD (High: 1.9727 / Low: 1.9474).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0954

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0253

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0562 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0562

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 2.0569) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.8345), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2223 (+12.12%).

2018 Avg (February) 2.0569

2017 Avg (February) 1.8345

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.0733	1.9967	2.0378
February	2.0824	2.0313	2.0569
March	2.0785	2.0336	2.0554
April	2.0790	2.0176	2.0503
May	2.0205	1.9655	1.9941
June	2.0064	1.9598	1.9811
July	2.0115	1.9713	1.9892
August	1.9930	1.9181	1.9604
September	1.9963	1.9651	1.9791
October	1.9727	1.9474	1.9584
November	1.9646	1.9223	1.9507
December	2.0282	1.9328	1.9780