YEARLY HIGH
1.9050 SBD
YEARLY LOW
1.7470 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.8181 SBD

2026 RON to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the RON to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 27, valuing the pair at 1.9050. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 24, dropping to 1.7470.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1580 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8706 to the December average rate of 1.7610, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.86% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1.9050 was down 1.95% compared to the 2025 peak of 1.9428, 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 9,525 SBD
2025 Average 9,311 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 8,735 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 789.97 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1.8815
1.7501
JanuMarcMayJuly

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 1.8276, compared to 1.7610 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0666 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8276
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7610

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.0605 SBD (High: 1.8648 / Low: 1.8043). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0201 SBD (High: 1.7735 / Low: 1.7534).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0605
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0201

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2026. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0580 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0580

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 1.8706) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1.7544), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1162 (+6.62%).

2026 Avg (January) 1.8706
2025 Avg (January) 1.7544

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.9050 1.8507 1.8706
February 1.8843 1.8590 1.8684
March 1.8648 1.8043 1.8264
April 1.8668 1.8153 1.8454
May 1.8121 1.7783 1.7874
June 1.7872 1.7470 1.7676
July 1.7735 1.7534 1.7610