YEARLY HIGH
0.6724 RON
YEARLY LOW
0.5547 RON
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6111 RON

2017 SDG to RON Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SDG to RON exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 5, valuing the pair at 0.6724. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.5547.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1177 RON. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6583 to the December average rate of 0.5821, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.59% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.6724 was down 2.03% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.6863, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,362 RON
2016 Average 3,293 RON
Yearly Trough Low 2,773 RON
Transaction Impact: A difference of 588.60 RON purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.6664
0.5694
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 0.6372, compared to 0.5850 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0522 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6372
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5850

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.0452 RON (High: 0.6724 / Low: 0.6272). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0138 RON (High: 0.5878 / Low: 0.5740).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0452
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0138

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0161 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0161

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 0.6471) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.6581), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0111 (-1.68%).

2017 Avg (March) 0.6471
2016 Avg (March) 0.6581

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6695 0.6504 0.6583
February 0.6703 0.6286 0.6581
March 0.6724 0.6272 0.6471
April 0.6388 0.6211 0.6328
May 0.6262 0.6079 0.6168
June 0.6177 0.5992 0.6101
July 0.6058 0.5775 0.5940
August 0.5878 0.5740 0.5810
September 0.5864 0.5710 0.5775
October 0.5941 0.5790 0.5847
November 0.5985 0.5819 0.5908
December 0.5917 0.5547 0.5821