YEARLY HIGH
0.5311 RON
YEARLY LOW
0.4927 RON
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5170 RON

2019 SBD to RON Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the SBD to RON exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 1, valuing the pair at 0.5311. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.4927.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0384 RON. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5083 to the December average rate of 0.5192, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.14% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.5311 was up 1.87% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.5213, 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 2,656 RON
2018 Average 2,502 RON
Yearly Trough Low 2,463 RON
Transaction Impact: A difference of 192.13 RON purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.5239
0.5069
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 0.5149, compared to 0.5190 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0041 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5149
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5190

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.0320 RON (High: 0.5247 / Low: 0.4927). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0115 RON (High: 0.5269 / Low: 0.5154).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0320
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0115

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0109 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0109

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2019: 0.5195) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.4878), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0317 (+6.50%).

2019 Avg (April) 0.5195
2018 Avg (April) 0.4878

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5247 0.4927 0.5083
February 0.5219 0.5099 0.5159
March 0.5295 0.5117 0.5179
April 0.5311 0.5135 0.5195
May 0.5269 0.5154 0.5195
June 0.5193 0.5033 0.5086
July 0.5233 0.5073 0.5116
August 0.5281 0.5123 0.5196
September 0.5291 0.5143 0.5224
October 0.5273 0.5144 0.5197
November 0.5280 0.5158 0.5218
December 0.5258 0.5136 0.5192