YEARLY HIGH
12.2617 GMD
YEARLY LOW
9.8485 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.3326 GMD

2017 RON to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the RON to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 12.2617. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 9.8485.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.4132 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.2797 to the December average rate of 12.1374, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.07% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 12.2617 was up 11.65% compared to the 2016 peak of 10.9824, 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 61,308 GMD
2016 Average 51,761 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 49,242 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,065.89 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

12.3232
10.0939
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RON to GMD 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 10.7312, compared to 11.9340 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.2028 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.7312
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.9340

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.6273 GMD (High: 10.4758 / Low: 9.8485). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1780 GMD (High: 10.5053 / Low: 10.3273).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.6273
February Spread (Stable) ±0.1780

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0362 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0362

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 12.1374) against the same month in 2016 (average: 9.9874), the exchange rate shifted by +2.1501 (+21.53%).

2017 Avg (December) 12.1374
2016 Avg (December) 9.9874

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.4758 9.8485 10.2797
February 10.5053 10.3273 10.4118
March 10.7807 10.3404 10.5184
April 10.9228 10.5658 10.6894
May 11.3881 10.9282 11.1961
June 11.5343 11.1066 11.2920
July 11.9270 11.3884 11.6198
August 12.0155 11.5844 11.8466
September 12.0651 11.7814 11.9312
October 12.2266 11.7839 12.0525
November 12.2084 11.8418 12.0163
December 12.2617 12.0479 12.1374