YEARLY HIGH
0.4263 RON
YEARLY LOW
0.4079 RON
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4173 RON

2017 MAD to RON Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MAD to RON exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.4263. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 5, dropping to 0.4079.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0184 RON. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4210 to the December average rate of 0.4156, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.29% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.4263 was down 0.32% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.4277, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,132 RON
2016 Average 2,070 RON
Yearly Trough Low 2,040 RON
Transaction Impact: A difference of 91.98 RON purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.4252
0.4092
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD 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 0.4208, compared to 0.4137 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0071 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4208
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4137

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 0.0097 RON (High: 0.4218 / Low: 0.4120). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0037 RON (High: 0.4142 / Low: 0.4105).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0097
September 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0043 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0043

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.4210) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.4210), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0000 (-0.01%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.4210
2016 Avg (January) 0.4210

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4263 0.4177 0.4210
February 0.4235 0.4185 0.4216
March 0.4255 0.4217 0.4238
April 0.4246 0.4184 0.4218
May 0.4215 0.4159 0.4188
June 0.4218 0.4120 0.4177
July 0.4176 0.4086 0.4134
August 0.4126 0.4079 0.4106
September 0.4142 0.4105 0.4120
October 0.4172 0.4108 0.4134
November 0.4203 0.4147 0.4172
December 0.4178 0.4136 0.4156