YEARLY HIGH
16.8866 BTN
YEARLY LOW
14.9964 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
16.0803 BTN

2017 RON to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the RON to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 11, valuing the pair at 16.8866. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 19, dropping to 14.9964.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.8902 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.0733 to the December average rate of 16.4076, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.08% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 16.8866 was down 1.88% compared to the 2016 peak of 17.2105, 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 84,433 BTN
2016 Average 82,789 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 74,982 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,451.03 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

16.8278
15.1175
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RON to BTN 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 15.6868, compared to 16.4738 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.7870 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.6868
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16.4738

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 1.6585 BTN (High: 16.6549 / Low: 14.9964). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2356 BTN (High: 16.5643 / Low: 16.3287).

August Spread (Volatile) ±1.6585
December Spread (Stable) ±0.2356

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.3047 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3047

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2017: 16.6671) against the same month in 2016 (average: 16.3883), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2788 (+1.70%).

2017 Avg (October) 16.6671
2016 Avg (October) 16.3883

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 16.3003 15.6797 16.0733
February 16.1097 15.6040 15.8099
March 15.6793 15.1750 15.5052
April 15.5415 15.1157 15.2600
May 15.9755 15.3706 15.6461
June 16.1751 15.5982 15.8261
July 16.6318 16.0232 16.2760
August 16.6549 14.9964 16.3663
September 16.8672 16.5162 16.6853
October 16.8866 16.3459 16.6671
November 16.6311 16.2716 16.4407
December 16.5643 16.3287 16.4076