YEARLY HIGH
0.6272 RON
YEARLY LOW
0.5465 RON
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5840 RON

2017 BOB to RON Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BOB to RON exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.6272. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 8, dropping to 0.5465.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0807 RON. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6123 to the December average rate of 0.5664, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.49% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.6272 was down 0.52% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.6305, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,136 RON
2016 Average 2,942 RON
Yearly Trough Low 2,733 RON
Transaction Impact: A difference of 403.46 RON purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.6204
0.5466
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 0.6049, compared to 0.5631 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0417 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6049
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5631

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.0252 RON (High: 0.5832 / Low: 0.5580). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0108 RON (High: 0.5722 / Low: 0.5613).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0252
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0108

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 0.0169 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0169

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.6123) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.6038), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0085 (+1.41%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.6123
2016 Avg (January) 0.6038

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6272 0.6038 0.6123
February 0.6212 0.6056 0.6130
March 0.6232 0.6049 0.6143
April 0.6160 0.5966 0.6099
May 0.6027 0.5829 0.5930
June 0.5935 0.5757 0.5868
July 0.5832 0.5580 0.5699
August 0.5649 0.5469 0.5568
September 0.5637 0.5465 0.5528
October 0.5727 0.5550 0.5648
November 0.5779 0.5579 0.5681
December 0.5722 0.5613 0.5664