YEARLY HIGH
129.4772 SOS
YEARLY LOW
120.1154 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
124.4951 SOS

2023 RON to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the RON to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 14, valuing the pair at 129.4772. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 3, dropping to 120.1154.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.3618 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 124.5128 to the December average rate of 125.6252, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.89% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 129.4772 was down 4.36% compared to the 2022 peak of 135.3853, 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 647,386 SOS
2022 Average 615,074 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 600,577 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 46,809.23 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

127.8715
120.8401
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RON to SOS 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 124.5339, compared to 124.4562 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0777 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 124.5339
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 124.4562

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was February, with a trading range of 5.7167 SOS (High: 127.5246 / Low: 121.8079). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.5264 SOS (High: 122.6417 / Low: 120.1154).

February Spread (Volatile) ±5.7167
October Spread (Stable) ±2.5264

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 3.0753 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.0753

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2023: 127.2856) against the same month in 2022 (average: 118.9212), the exchange rate shifted by +8.3644 (+7.03%).

2023 Avg (July) 127.2856
2022 Avg (July) 118.9212

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 127.0824 121.4303 124.5128
February 127.5246 121.8079 123.9790
March 125.6177 121.4572 123.4513
April 127.2354 124.0058 126.1393
May 127.7406 122.4995 124.8205
June 125.9896 122.6088 124.3007
July 129.4772 124.4519 127.2856
August 127.1198 124.4617 125.6432
September 124.3599 120.5941 122.5679
October 122.6417 120.1154 121.4260
November 126.4996 121.6208 124.1894
December 127.5584 123.7055 125.6252