2017 RON to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

457.3766 BIF

YEARLY LOW

385.0358 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

426.0587 BIF

2017 RON to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the RON to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 8, valuing the pair at 457.3766. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 385.0358.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 72.3408 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 396.6022 to the December average rate of 449.1442, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.25% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 457.3766 was up 8.26% compared to the 2016 peak of 422.4681, 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 2,286,883 BIF

2016 Average 1,992,312 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 1,925,179 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 361,704.01 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

457.9402

391.0260

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RON to BIF 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 405.4939, compared to 446.6235 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 41.1296 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 405.4939

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 446.6235

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 23.0705 BIF (High: 447.1734 / Low: 424.1029). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.7206 BIF (High: 452.3128 / Low: 444.5921).

July Spread (Volatile) ±23.0705

December Spread (Stable) ±7.7206

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 3.8621 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -3.8621

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 452.3641) against the same month in 2016 (average: 419.3767), the exchange rate shifted by +32.9874 (+7.87%).

2017 Avg (September) 452.3641

2016 Avg (September) 419.3767

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	405.2043	385.0358	396.6022
February	404.7599	395.2464	399.1574
March	407.2664	391.9380	398.8338
April	409.1012	396.6540	401.2496
May	423.4122	404.7411	413.6430
June	431.9866	418.2744	423.4774
July	447.1734	424.1029	435.5277
August	454.7007	443.1766	448.5492
September	457.3766	445.8872	452.3641
October	453.1307	442.3157	449.0090
November	452.8500	439.4415	445.1469
December	452.3128	444.5921	449.1442