YEARLY HIGH
0.6312 RON
YEARLY LOW
0.5334 RON
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5759 RON

2022 SBD to RON Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the SBD to RON exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 27, valuing the pair at 0.6312. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 5, dropping to 0.5334.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0978 RON. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5409 to the December average rate of 0.5649, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.44% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.6312 was up 15.13% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.5483, 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 3,156 RON
2021 Average 2,594 RON
Yearly Trough Low 2,667 RON
Transaction Impact: A difference of 489.10 RON purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.6209
0.5315
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 0.5603, compared to 0.5914 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0311 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5603
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5914

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was September, with a trading range of 0.0424 RON (High: 0.6312 / Low: 0.5889). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0134 RON (High: 0.5714 / Low: 0.5580).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0424
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0134

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0293 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0293

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2022: 0.6053) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.5215), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0837 (+16.05%).

2022 Avg (September) 0.6053
2021 Avg (September) 0.5215

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5499 0.5344 0.5409
February 0.5481 0.5334 0.5390
March 0.5657 0.5500 0.5587
April 0.5868 0.5582 0.5704
May 0.5865 0.5648 0.5771
June 0.5855 0.5664 0.5757
July 0.6051 0.5813 0.5940
August 0.5976 0.5761 0.5866
September 0.6312 0.5889 0.6053
October 0.6246 0.5887 0.6135
November 0.6113 0.5742 0.5842
December 0.5714 0.5580 0.5649