YEARLY HIGH
0.4156 RON
YEARLY LOW
0.3696 RON
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3916 RON

2017 BWP to RON Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BWP to RON exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 23, valuing the pair at 0.4156. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 15, dropping to 0.3696.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0461 RON. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4001 to the December average rate of 0.3856, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.62% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.4156 was up 2.74% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.4046, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,078 RON
2016 Average 1,865 RON
Yearly Trough Low 1,848 RON
Transaction Impact: A difference of 230.32 RON purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.4151
0.3714
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP 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 0.4026, compared to 0.3805 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0221 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4026
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3805

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0202 RON (High: 0.3961 / Low: 0.3759). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0060 RON (High: 0.3796 / Low: 0.3736).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0202
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0060

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0119 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0119

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 0.4115) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.3599), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0516 (+14.34%).

2017 Avg (March) 0.4115
2016 Avg (March) 0.3599

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4054 0.3973 0.4001
February 0.4131 0.3997 0.4058
March 0.4156 0.4062 0.4115
April 0.4098 0.3980 0.4022
May 0.4000 0.3919 0.3970
June 0.4029 0.3907 0.3989
July 0.3927 0.3818 0.3870
August 0.3837 0.3761 0.3796
September 0.3829 0.3755 0.3797
October 0.3796 0.3736 0.3762
November 0.3793 0.3696 0.3750
December 0.3961 0.3759 0.3856