YEARLY HIGH
1.1163 RON
YEARLY LOW
1.0240 RON
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0738 RON

2017 PLN to RON Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PLN to RON exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 1.1163. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 14, dropping to 1.0240.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0922 RON. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0316 to the December average rate of 1.1038, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.00% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.1163 was up 5.36% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.0594, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 PLN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 22,325 RON
2016 Average 20,587 RON
Yearly Trough Low 20,480 RON
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,844.85 RON purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.1110
1.0244
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN 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 1.0634, compared to 1.0841 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0208 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0634
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0841

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.0326 RON (High: 1.0790 / Low: 1.0464). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0138 RON (High: 1.0547 / Low: 1.0409).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0326
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0138

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0078 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0078

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 1.1038) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.0189), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0849 (+8.33%).

2017 Avg (December) 1.1038
2016 Avg (December) 1.0189

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0414 1.0240 1.0316
February 1.0547 1.0409 1.0476
March 1.0790 1.0464 1.0610
April 1.0856 1.0613 1.0696
May 1.0935 1.0747 1.0843
June 1.0920 1.0742 1.0863
July 1.0878 1.0700 1.0785
August 1.0891 1.0658 1.0739
September 1.0852 1.0637 1.0767
October 1.0872 1.0613 1.0763
November 1.1052 1.0826 1.0957
December 1.1163 1.0964 1.1038