YEARLY HIGH
0.3536 SGD
YEARLY LOW
0.3268 SGD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3411 SGD

2017 RON to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the RON to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 3, valuing the pair at 0.3536. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 1, dropping to 0.3268.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0268 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3375 to the December average rate of 0.3438, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.88% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.3536 was up 0.60% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.3515, 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 1,768 SGD
2016 Average 1,701 SGD
Yearly Trough Low 1,634 SGD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 134.13 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.3532
0.3284
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RON to SGD 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 0.3351, compared to 0.3471 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0120 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3351
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3471

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.0100 SGD (High: 0.3515 / Low: 0.3416). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0035 SGD (High: 0.3458 / Low: 0.3423).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0100
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0035

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0044 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0044

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 0.3511) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.3388), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0123 (+3.64%).

2017 Avg (August) 0.3511
2016 Avg (August) 0.3388

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3399 0.3337 0.3375
February 0.3376 0.3284 0.3335
March 0.3326 0.3268 0.3304
April 0.3364 0.3268 0.3306
May 0.3417 0.3346 0.3387
June 0.3458 0.3363 0.3399
July 0.3515 0.3416 0.3460
August 0.3536 0.3491 0.3511
September 0.3512 0.3472 0.3498
October 0.3502 0.3439 0.3481
November 0.3466 0.3408 0.3438
December 0.3458 0.3423 0.3438