YEARLY HIGH
0.0650 RON
YEARLY LOW
0.0558 RON
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0597 RON

2017 AFN to RON Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the AFN to RON exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.0650. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 8, dropping to 0.0558.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0092 RON. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0635 to the December average rate of 0.0566, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.90% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0650 was down 1.06% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0657, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 325 RON
2016 Average 300 RON
Yearly Trough Low 279 RON
Transaction Impact: A difference of 45.81 RON purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0645
0.0555
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN 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 0.0623, compared to 0.0570 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0053 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0623
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0570

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 0.0027 RON (High: 0.0640 / Low: 0.0614). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0011 RON (High: 0.0572 / Low: 0.0561).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0027
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0011

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 0.0022 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0022

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.0635) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0608), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0027 (+4.39%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0635
2016 Avg (January) 0.0608

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0650 0.0624 0.0635
February 0.0641 0.0628 0.0635
March 0.0645 0.0629 0.0638
April 0.0640 0.0614 0.0627
May 0.0616 0.0594 0.0606
June 0.0606 0.0588 0.0598
July 0.0593 0.0568 0.0580
August 0.0572 0.0561 0.0566
September 0.0571 0.0558 0.0563
October 0.0581 0.0568 0.0572
November 0.0581 0.0566 0.0575
December 0.0573 0.0559 0.0566