YEARLY HIGH
0.8530 BRL
YEARLY LOW
0.7154 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7893 BRL

2017 RON to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the RON to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 23, valuing the pair at 0.8530. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 22, dropping to 0.7154.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1376 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7546 to the December average rate of 0.8421, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.60% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.8530 was down 15.81% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.0132, 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 4,265 BRL
2016 Average 4,297 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 3,577 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 687.84 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.8531
0.7211
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RON to BRL 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 0.7587, compared to 0.8199 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0613 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7587
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8199

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 0.0692 BRL (High: 0.8196 / Low: 0.7503). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0181 BRL (High: 0.8227 / Low: 0.8045).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0692
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0181

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0225 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0225

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.8421) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.7830), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0591 (+7.54%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.8421
2016 Avg (December) 0.7830

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7636 0.7439 0.7546
February 0.7433 0.7154 0.7321
March 0.7461 0.7196 0.7344
April 0.7633 0.7276 0.7428
May 0.8196 0.7503 0.7787
June 0.8283 0.7961 0.8093
July 0.8283 0.7946 0.8083
August 0.8255 0.8054 0.8137
September 0.8227 0.8045 0.8113
October 0.8335 0.8045 0.8167
November 0.8417 0.8160 0.8275
December 0.8530 0.8250 0.8421