YEARLY HIGH
0.4379 BAM
YEARLY LOW
0.4191 BAM
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4282 BAM

2017 RON to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the RON to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.4379. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.4191.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0188 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4344 to the December average rate of 0.4218, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.90% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.4379 was down 0.56% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.4404, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,190 BAM
2016 Average 2,178 BAM
Yearly Trough Low 2,096 BAM
Transaction Impact: A difference of 93.93 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.4357
0.4206
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RON to BAM 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 0.4312, compared to 0.4252 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0060 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4312
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4252

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was October, with a trading range of 0.0090 BAM (High: 0.4283 / Low: 0.4193). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0051 BAM (High: 0.4356 / Low: 0.4305).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0090
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0051

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0035 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0035

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.4344) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.4315), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0029 (+0.67%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.4344
2016 Avg (January) 0.4315

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4379 0.4309 0.4344
February 0.4356 0.4305 0.4330
March 0.4351 0.4282 0.4302
April 0.4357 0.4290 0.4318
May 0.4325 0.4273 0.4296
June 0.4313 0.4240 0.4280
July 0.4317 0.4262 0.4284
August 0.4298 0.4234 0.4272
September 0.4281 0.4208 0.4253
October 0.4283 0.4193 0.4260
November 0.4260 0.4200 0.4225
December 0.4255 0.4191 0.4218