2017 RON to BOB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.8297 BOB

YEARLY LOW

1.5943 BOB

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.7150 BOB

2017 RON to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the RON to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 8, valuing the pair at 1.8297. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 1.5943.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2354 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6334 to the December average rate of 1.7655, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.09% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.8297 was up 3.07% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.7753, 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 9,149 BOB

2016 Average 8,502 BOB

Yearly Trough Low 7,972 BOB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,176.94 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.8272

1.6099

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RON to BOB 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 1.6539, compared to 1.7762 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1222 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6539

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7762

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.0774 BOB (High: 1.7920 / Low: 1.7146). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0337 BOB (High: 1.7815 / Low: 1.7478).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0774

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0337

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0385 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0385

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 1.8091) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.7429), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0662 (+3.80%).

2017 Avg (September) 1.8091

2016 Avg (September) 1.7429

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.6561	1.5943	1.6334
February	1.6511	1.6098	1.6315
March	1.6532	1.6046	1.6280
April	1.6761	1.6234	1.6398
May	1.7157	1.6591	1.6866
June	1.7371	1.6848	1.7044
July	1.7920	1.7146	1.7551
August	1.8284	1.7703	1.7962
September	1.8297	1.7739	1.8091
October	1.8017	1.7462	1.7706
November	1.7926	1.7303	1.7604
December	1.7815	1.7478	1.7655