YEARLY HIGH
0.3379 RON
YEARLY LOW
0.2723 RON
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3047 RON

2017 LSL to RON Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LSL to RON exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 25, valuing the pair at 0.3379. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 15, dropping to 0.2723.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0657 RON. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3129 to the December average rate of 0.2983, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.69% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.3379 was up 7.01% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.3158, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,690 RON
2016 Average 1,385 RON
Yearly Trough Low 1,361 RON
Transaction Impact: A difference of 328.34 RON purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.3346
0.2746
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL 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 0.3175, compared to 0.2919 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0256 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3175
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2919

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0335 RON (High: 0.3164 / Low: 0.2829). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0072 RON (High: 0.3168 / Low: 0.3095).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0335
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0072

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0155 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0155

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 0.3296) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.2611), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0685 (+26.23%).

2017 Avg (March) 0.3296
2016 Avg (March) 0.2611

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3168 0.3095 0.3129
February 0.3304 0.3128 0.3211
March 0.3379 0.3187 0.3296
April 0.3239 0.3052 0.3142
May 0.3164 0.3059 0.3109
June 0.3221 0.3062 0.3161
July 0.3072 0.2956 0.3020
August 0.2974 0.2881 0.2928
September 0.2997 0.2864 0.2935
October 0.2913 0.2785 0.2852
November 0.2869 0.2723 0.2796
December 0.3164 0.2829 0.2983