YEARLY HIGH
0.5483 RON
YEARLY LOW
0.4912 RON
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5187 RON

2021 SBD to RON Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the SBD to RON exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 24, valuing the pair at 0.5483. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 7, dropping to 0.4912.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0571 RON. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5001 to the December average rate of 0.5413, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.24% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.5483 was down 0.44% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.5507, 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 2,741 RON
2020 Average 2,577 RON
Yearly Trough Low 2,456 RON
Transaction Impact: A difference of 285.60 RON purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.5454
0.4959
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 0.5091, compared to 0.5283 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0192 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5091
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5283

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 0.0298 RON (High: 0.5261 / Low: 0.4963). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0060 RON (High: 0.5328 / Low: 0.5268).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0298
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0060

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0068 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0068

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2021: 0.5396) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.5094), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0302 (+5.92%).

2021 Avg (November) 0.5396
2020 Avg (November) 0.5094

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5061 0.4912 0.5001
February 0.5075 0.5010 0.5036
March 0.5261 0.4963 0.5151
April 0.5236 0.5094 0.5155
May 0.5156 0.5045 0.5087
June 0.5194 0.5047 0.5117
July 0.5208 0.5133 0.5180
August 0.5246 0.5142 0.5194
September 0.5304 0.5160 0.5215
October 0.5328 0.5268 0.5299
November 0.5483 0.5309 0.5396
December 0.5441 0.5376 0.5413