YEARLY HIGH
15.7273 RUB
YEARLY LOW
13.1237 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
14.4152 RUB

2017 RON to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the RON to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 2, valuing the pair at 15.7273. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 17, dropping to 13.1237.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.6037 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.1336 to the December average rate of 14.9570, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.83% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 15.7273 was down 21.81% compared to the 2016 peak of 20.1134, 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 78,637 RUB
2016 Average 82,557 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 65,618 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,018.31 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

15.5231
13.1762
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RON to RUB 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 13.8319, compared to 14.9985 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.1666 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.8319
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.9985

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 1.0261 RUB (High: 14.8869 / Low: 13.8607). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3361 RUB (High: 14.9718 / Low: 14.6357).

June Spread (Volatile) ±1.0261
October Spread (Stable) ±0.3361

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.3924 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3924

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 15.3275) against the same month in 2016 (average: 16.3030), the exchange rate shifted by -0.9755 (-5.98%).

2017 Avg (August) 15.3275
2016 Avg (August) 16.3030

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 14.4427 13.9358 14.1336
February 14.2626 13.4015 13.7754
March 13.8725 13.1573 13.6003
April 13.7455 13.1237 13.3717
May 14.1085 13.6053 13.8701
June 14.8869 13.8607 14.2400
July 15.4961 14.7144 15.0448
August 15.7273 15.0370 15.3275
September 15.1529 14.7896 14.9351
October 14.9718 14.6357 14.7821
November 15.3234 14.7123 14.9445
December 15.1218 14.7425 14.9570