YEARLY HIGH
1.3203 RON
YEARLY LOW
1.1606 RON
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2424 RON

2017 PEN to RON Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PEN to RON exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 21, valuing the pair at 1.3203. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 2, dropping to 1.1606.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1597 RON. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2691 to the December average rate of 1.2068, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.90% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.3203 was up 1.77% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.2973, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,601 RON
2016 Average 6,016 RON
Yearly Trough Low 5,803 RON
Transaction Impact: A difference of 798.52 RON purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.3149
1.1775
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN 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 1.2803, compared to 1.2046 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0756 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2803
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2046

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0703 RON (High: 1.2308 / Low: 1.1606). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0153 RON (High: 1.1967 / Low: 1.1814).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0703
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0153

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0431 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0431

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 1.3019) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.1517), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1501 (+13.04%).

2017 Avg (February) 1.3019
2016 Avg (February) 1.1517

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2919 1.2490 1.2691
February 1.3203 1.2776 1.3019
March 1.3163 1.2921 1.3035
April 1.3143 1.2767 1.3016
May 1.2850 1.2370 1.2585
June 1.2603 1.2283 1.2471
July 1.2402 1.1907 1.2200
August 1.2077 1.1844 1.1958
September 1.1967 1.1814 1.1889
October 1.2238 1.1848 1.2011
November 1.2308 1.1606 1.2152
December 1.2200 1.1896 1.2068