YEARLY HIGH
1.1924 RON
YEARLY LOW
1.0097 RON
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1023 RON

2017 QAR to RON Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the QAR to RON exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 1.1924. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 21, dropping to 1.0097.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1828 RON. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1635 to the December average rate of 1.0675, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.25% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.1924 was down 0.43% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.1976, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,962 RON
2016 Average 5,574 RON
Yearly Trough Low 5,048 RON
Transaction Impact: A difference of 913.87 RON purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.1812
1.0233
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR 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 1.1495, compared to 1.0551 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0944 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1495
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0551

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0688 RON (High: 1.0785 / Low: 1.0097). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0216 RON (High: 1.0539 / Low: 1.0323).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0688
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0216

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 0.0309 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0309

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 1.1635) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.1453), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0182 (+1.59%).

2017 Avg (January) 1.1635
2016 Avg (January) 1.1453

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1924 1.1446 1.1635
February 1.1761 1.1515 1.1650
March 1.1824 1.1513 1.1680
April 1.1742 1.1381 1.1618
May 1.1505 1.1130 1.1310
June 1.1240 1.0661 1.1077
July 1.1107 1.0538 1.0803
August 1.0755 1.0412 1.0593
September 1.0539 1.0323 1.0424
October 1.0847 1.0233 1.0445
November 1.0785 1.0097 1.0364
December 1.0805 1.0497 1.0675