2017 RON to USD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2616 USD

YEARLY LOW

0.2303 USD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2472 USD

2017 RON to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the RON to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 7, valuing the pair at 0.2616. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 0.2303.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0313 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2361 to the December average rate of 0.2554, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.18% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.2616 was up 1.92% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.2567, 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 1,308 USD

2016 Average 1,233 USD

Yearly Trough Low 1,152 USD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 156.69 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.2615

0.2327

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RON to USD 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 0.2386, compared to 0.2558 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0171 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2386

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2558

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.0120 USD (High: 0.2593 / Low: 0.2473). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0036 USD (High: 0.2573 / Low: 0.2536).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0120

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0036

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 0.0031 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0031

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 0.2591) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.2520), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0071 (+2.83%).

2017 Avg (September) 0.2591

2016 Avg (September) 0.2520

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2399	0.2303	0.2361
February	0.2385	0.2335	0.2358
March	0.2385	0.2323	0.2351
April	0.2413	0.2339	0.2364
May	0.2468	0.2387	0.2429
June	0.2504	0.2421	0.2456
July	0.2593	0.2473	0.2525
August	0.2606	0.2554	0.2580
September	0.2616	0.2554	0.2591
October	0.2587	0.2518	0.2560
November	0.2572	0.2506	0.2536
December	0.2573	0.2536	0.2554