YEARLY HIGH
0.2720 RON
YEARLY LOW
0.2155 RON
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2275 RON

2017 EGP to RON Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the EGP to RON exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 21, valuing the pair at 0.2720. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 31, dropping to 0.2155.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0565 RON. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2275 to the December average rate of 0.2198, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.39% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.2720 was down 49.26% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.5360, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,360 RON
2016 Average 2,165 RON
Yearly Trough Low 1,077 RON
Transaction Impact: A difference of 282.46 RON purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.2543
0.2151
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP 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 0.2345, compared to 0.2204 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0140 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2345
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2204

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.0481 RON (High: 0.2720 / Low: 0.2238). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0037 RON (High: 0.2215 / Low: 0.2178).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0481
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0037

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0094 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0094

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 0.2510) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.5155), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2644 (-51.30%).

2017 Avg (February) 0.2510
2016 Avg (February) 0.5155

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2395 0.2202 0.2275
February 0.2720 0.2238 0.2510
March 0.2657 0.2299 0.2416
April 0.2381 0.2293 0.2341
May 0.2317 0.2237 0.2276
June 0.2291 0.2204 0.2249
July 0.2262 0.2155 0.2211
August 0.2205 0.2156 0.2184
September 0.2217 0.2167 0.2187
October 0.2249 0.2194 0.2213
November 0.2263 0.2197 0.2233
December 0.2215 0.2178 0.2198