YEARLY HIGH
0.4890 RON
YEARLY LOW
0.4463 RON
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4651 RON

2013 SBD to RON Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the SBD to RON exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 28, valuing the pair at 0.4890. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 1, dropping to 0.4463.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0427 RON. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4644 to the December average rate of 0.4529, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.47% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.4890 was down 9.91% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.5428, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SBD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 2,445 RON
2012 Average 2,434 RON
Yearly Trough Low 2,231 RON
Transaction Impact: A difference of 213.63 RON purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.4775
0.4507
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD to RON 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 0.4673, compared to 0.4629 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0044 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4673
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4629

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was April, with a trading range of 0.0279 RON (High: 0.4860 / Low: 0.4581). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0089 RON (High: 0.4623 / Low: 0.4534).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0279
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0089

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0138 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0138

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2013: 0.4752) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.4629), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0123 (+2.65%).

2013 Avg (March) 0.4752
2012 Avg (March) 0.4629

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4765 0.4493 0.4644
February 0.4712 0.4491 0.4629
March 0.4890 0.4689 0.4752
April 0.4860 0.4581 0.4655
May 0.4699 0.4463 0.4628
June 0.4814 0.4638 0.4729
July 0.4824 0.4656 0.4745
August 0.4721 0.4613 0.4672
September 0.4783 0.4618 0.4689
October 0.4633 0.4474 0.4551
November 0.4623 0.4534 0.4586
December 0.4604 0.4480 0.4529