YEARLY HIGH
1.3684 RON
YEARLY LOW
1.1873 RON
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2703 RON

2017 PGK to RON Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PGK to RON exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 1.3684. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 18, dropping to 1.1873.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1812 RON. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3337 to the December average rate of 1.2172, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.74% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.3684 was down 2.01% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.3966, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,842 RON
2016 Average 6,484 RON
Yearly Trough Low 5,936 RON
Transaction Impact: A difference of 905.96 RON purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.3553
1.1917
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK 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 1.3174, compared to 1.2232 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0942 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3174
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2232

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 0.0784 RON (High: 1.3450 / Low: 1.2666). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0212 RON (High: 1.2287 / Low: 1.2075).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0784
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0212

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0304 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0304

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 1.3337) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.3832), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0495 (-3.58%).

2017 Avg (January) 1.3337
2016 Avg (January) 1.3832

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3684 1.3119 1.3337
February 1.3614 1.3203 1.3417
March 1.3588 1.3206 1.3415
April 1.3450 1.2666 1.3154
May 1.3172 1.2642 1.2945
June 1.2993 1.2413 1.2777
July 1.2770 1.2206 1.2473
August 1.2365 1.1937 1.2185
September 1.2227 1.1873 1.2053
October 1.2364 1.2098 1.2210
November 1.2469 1.2097 1.2298
December 1.2287 1.2075 1.2172