YEARLY HIGH
3.6597 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
2.9447 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.2896 ZAR

2017 RON to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the RON to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 15, valuing the pair at 3.6597. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 26, dropping to 2.9447.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7150 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.2061 to the December average rate of 3.3425, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.25% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 3.6597 was down 9.64% compared to the 2016 peak of 4.0500, 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 18,299 ZAR
2016 Average 18,123 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 14,724 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,574.92 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

3.6267
2.9852
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RON to ZAR 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 3.1521, compared to 3.4271 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2750 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.1521
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.4271

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.3892 ZAR (High: 3.5292 / Low: 3.1400). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0724 ZAR (High: 3.2372 / Low: 3.1647).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.3892
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0724

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.2308 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2308

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 3.5732) against the same month in 2016 (average: 3.3454), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2279 (+6.81%).

2017 Avg (November) 3.5732
2016 Avg (November) 3.3454

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.2372 3.1647 3.2061
February 3.1979 3.0161 3.1067
March 3.1645 2.9447 3.0386
April 3.2729 3.0583 3.1754
May 3.2966 3.1469 3.2190
June 3.2793 3.0935 3.1667
July 3.4161 3.2585 3.3133
August 3.4871 3.3592 3.4166
September 3.4853 3.3237 3.4097
October 3.6224 3.4209 3.5074
November 3.6597 3.4879 3.5732
December 3.5292 3.1400 3.3425