YEARLY HIGH
1.1774 RON
YEARLY LOW
1.0668 RON
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1260 RON

2017 ILS to RON Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ILS to RON exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 31, valuing the pair at 1.1774. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 3, dropping to 1.0668.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1106 RON. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1102 to the December average rate of 1.1187, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.77% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.1774 was up 3.59% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.1366, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,887 RON
2016 Average 5,287 RON
Yearly Trough Low 5,334 RON
Transaction Impact: A difference of 553.03 RON purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.1728
1.0677
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS 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 1.1456, compared to 1.1064 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0392 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1456
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1064

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.0693 RON (High: 1.1517 / Low: 1.0823). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0158 RON (High: 1.1264 / Low: 1.1106).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0693
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0158

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0401 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0401

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 1.1641) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.0380), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1261 (+12.15%).

2017 Avg (March) 1.1641
2016 Avg (March) 1.0380

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1260 1.1036 1.1102
February 1.1736 1.1175 1.1394
March 1.1774 1.1554 1.1641
April 1.1774 1.1397 1.1595
May 1.1619 1.1312 1.1469
June 1.1692 1.1409 1.1534
July 1.1517 1.0823 1.1166
August 1.0840 1.0668 1.0765
September 1.1063 1.0795 1.0931
October 1.1249 1.1000 1.1124
November 1.1365 1.1077 1.1213
December 1.1264 1.1106 1.1187