2020 RON to SBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.0414 SBD

YEARLY LOW

1.8157 SBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.9416 SBD

2020 RON to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the RON to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 18, valuing the pair at 2.0414. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 1.8157.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2257 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9245 to the December average rate of 2.0098, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.43% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 2.0414 was up 0.58% compared to the 2019 peak of 2.0296, 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 10,207 SBD

2019 Average 9,673 SBD

Yearly Trough Low 9,079 SBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,128.49 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

2.0346

1.8529

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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 1.8985, compared to 1.9847 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0862 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8985

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9847

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.1694 SBD (High: 1.9851 / Low: 1.8157). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0345 SBD (High: 1.8888 / Low: 1.8544).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1694

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0345

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0401 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0401

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2020: 2.0195) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.9246), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0949 (+4.93%).

2020 Avg (August) 2.0195

2019 Avg (August) 1.9246

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.9471	1.8935	1.9245
February	1.9193	1.8501	1.8844
March	1.9851	1.8157	1.8959
April	1.8888	1.8544	1.8681
May	1.9125	1.8504	1.8787
June	1.9583	1.9134	1.9396
July	2.0241	1.9362	1.9708
August	2.0414	2.0026	2.0195
September	2.0359	1.9398	1.9839
October	1.9751	1.9367	1.9612
November	1.9766	1.9317	1.9631
December	2.0317	1.9903	2.0098