YEARLY HIGH
2.7058 BWP
YEARLY LOW
2.4059 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.5564 BWP

2017 RON to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the RON to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 15, valuing the pair at 2.7058. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 23, dropping to 2.4059.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2999 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.4992 to the December average rate of 2.5938, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.79% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.7058 was down 5.03% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.8491, 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 13,529 BWP
2016 Average 13,424 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 12,029 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,499.33 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.6901
2.4066
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RON to BWP 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 2.4843, compared to 2.6285 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1441 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.4843
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.6285

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.1359 BWP (High: 2.6604 / Low: 2.5245). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0423 BWP (High: 2.6769 / Low: 2.6346).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.1359
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0423

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0727 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0727

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 2.6665) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.5630), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1035 (+4.04%).

2017 Avg (November) 2.6665
2016 Avg (November) 2.5630

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.5169 2.4665 2.4992
February 2.5020 2.4206 2.4643
March 2.4619 2.4059 2.4302
April 2.5128 2.4400 2.4865
May 2.5516 2.4997 2.5188
June 2.5596 2.4817 2.5071
July 2.6190 2.5463 2.5840
August 2.6587 2.6061 2.6346
September 2.6628 2.6118 2.6337
October 2.6769 2.6346 2.6581
November 2.7058 2.6363 2.6665
December 2.6604 2.5245 2.5938