YEARLY HIGH
1.8747 SBD
YEARLY LOW
1.5842 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7394 SBD

2022 RON to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the RON to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 4, valuing the pair at 1.8747. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 27, dropping to 1.5842.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2905 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8489 to the December average rate of 1.7703, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.25% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 1.8747 was down 7.92% compared to the 2021 peak of 2.0359, 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 9,373 SBD
2021 Average 9,644 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 7,921 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,452.52 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

1.8780
1.6079
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 1.7863, compared to 1.6924 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0939 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7863
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6924

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was September, with a trading range of 0.1140 SBD (High: 1.6982 / Low: 1.5842). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0419 SBD (High: 1.7921 / Low: 1.7502).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.1140
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0419

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0654 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0654

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2022: 1.8555) against the same month in 2021 (average: 1.9857), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1303 (-6.56%).

2022 Avg (February) 1.8555
2021 Avg (February) 1.9857

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.8714 1.8184 1.8489
February 1.8747 1.8245 1.8555
March 1.8182 1.7677 1.7900
April 1.7913 1.7040 1.7534
May 1.7707 1.7050 1.7331
June 1.7654 1.7079 1.7372
July 1.7204 1.6526 1.6837
August 1.7359 1.6732 1.7048
September 1.6982 1.5842 1.6530
October 1.6985 1.6010 1.6304
November 1.7415 1.6360 1.7124
December 1.7921 1.7502 1.7703