2017 RON to SOS Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 RON to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the RON to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 29, valuing the pair at 153.5051. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 133.2466.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 20.2586 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 136.4070 to the December average rate of 148.1216, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.59% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 153.5051 was down 2.16% compared to the 2016 peak of 156.8893, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 RON based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
RON to SOS Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 138.1083, compared to 148.1845 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 10.0762 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 7.0843 SOS (High: 149.3974 / Low: 142.3132). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.8990 SOS (High: 138.0653 / Low: 134.1663).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween March and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 2.1709 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 149.2888) against the same month in 2016 (average: 146.3481), the exchange rate shifted by +2.9407 (+2.01%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 138.3812 | 133.2466 | 136.4070 |
| February | 138.7272 | 134.4028 | 136.4901 |
| March | 138.0653 | 134.1663 | 135.9191 |
| April | 139.5126 | 135.4879 | 137.0373 |
| May | 144.1271 | 137.9771 | 140.5567 |
| June | 144.6424 | 140.1424 | 142.2396 |
| July | 149.3974 | 142.3132 | 145.9116 |
| August | 153.5051 | 147.3033 | 149.2888 |
| September | 152.8030 | 147.7417 | 150.5406 |
| October | 150.8805 | 146.3299 | 148.3697 |
| November | 150.8994 | 144.8058 | 146.8751 |
| December | 151.6322 | 146.4491 | 148.1216 |