YEARLY HIGH
3.0599 RON
YEARLY LOW
2.8278 RON
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.9331 RON

2017 SGD to RON Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SGD to RON exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 31, valuing the pair at 3.0599. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 3, dropping to 2.8278.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2321 RON. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.9633 to the December average rate of 2.9087, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.84% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 3.0599 was up 0.97% compared to the 2016 peak of 3.0306, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 15,300 RON
2016 Average 14,698 RON
Yearly Trough Low 14,139 RON
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,160.65 RON purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

3.0443
2.8305
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SGD 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 2.9849, compared to 2.8813 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1035 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.9849
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.8813

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 0.0873 RON (High: 3.0599 / Low: 2.9726). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0297 RON (High: 2.9216 / Low: 2.8919).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0873
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0297

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0728 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0728

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 3.0265) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.9240), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1025 (+3.50%).

2017 Avg (March) 3.0265
2016 Avg (March) 2.9240

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.9971 2.9416 2.9633
February 3.0448 2.9625 2.9991
March 3.0599 3.0067 3.0265
April 3.0599 2.9726 3.0252
May 2.9891 2.9266 2.9525
June 2.9738 2.8920 2.9425
July 2.9275 2.8446 2.8906
August 2.8647 2.8278 2.8483
September 2.8804 2.8471 2.8587
October 2.9081 2.8555 2.8725
November 2.9339 2.8855 2.9090
December 2.9216 2.8919 2.9087