YEARLY HIGH
1.1575 RON
YEARLY LOW
1.0191 RON
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0802 RON

2017 SAR to RON Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SAR to RON exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 1.1575. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 7, dropping to 1.0191.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1384 RON. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1296 to the December average rate of 1.0442, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.56% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.1575 was down 0.40% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.1622, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 5,788 RON
2016 Average 5,411 RON
Yearly Trough Low 5,096 RON
Transaction Impact: A difference of 692.10 RON purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.1446
1.0186
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR to RON 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 1.1177, compared to 1.0427 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0750 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1177
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0427

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.0499 RON (High: 1.0783 / Low: 1.0284). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0148 RON (High: 1.0513 / Low: 1.0365).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0499
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0148

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0298 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0298

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 1.1296) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.1115), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0181 (+1.63%).

2017 Avg (January) 1.1296
2016 Avg (January) 1.1115

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1575 1.1112 1.1296
February 1.1419 1.1181 1.1311
March 1.1481 1.1178 1.1341
April 1.1399 1.1051 1.1278
May 1.1170 1.0806 1.0980
June 1.1014 1.0648 1.0858
July 1.0783 1.0284 1.0563
August 1.0443 1.0231 1.0335
September 1.0438 1.0191 1.0291
October 1.0591 1.0306 1.0415
November 1.0636 1.0368 1.0517
December 1.0513 1.0365 1.0442