YEARLY HIGH
0.5545 RON
YEARLY LOW
0.4896 RON
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5186 RON

2017 SBD to RON Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SBD to RON exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 8, valuing the pair at 0.5545. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 26, dropping to 0.4896.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0649 RON. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5392 to the December average rate of 0.5036, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.60% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.5545 was down 0.89% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.5595, 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 2,772 RON
2016 Average 2,565 RON
Yearly Trough Low 2,448 RON
Transaction Impact: A difference of 324.28 RON purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.5523
0.4921
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 0.5354, compared to 0.5019 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0335 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5354
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5019

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0224 RON (High: 0.5120 / Low: 0.4896). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0099 RON (High: 0.5074 / Low: 0.4975).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0224
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0099

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0183 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0183

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 0.5473) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.5032), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0441 (+8.76%).

2017 Avg (March) 0.5473
2016 Avg (March) 0.5032

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5469 0.5326 0.5392
February 0.5505 0.5380 0.5451
March 0.5545 0.5392 0.5473
April 0.5508 0.5285 0.5410
May 0.5343 0.5123 0.5227
June 0.5278 0.5059 0.5169
July 0.5145 0.4959 0.5062
August 0.5071 0.4920 0.5006
September 0.5029 0.4908 0.4971
October 0.5087 0.4949 0.5001
November 0.5120 0.4896 0.5038
December 0.5074 0.4975 0.5036