YEARLY HIGH
1.9138 RON
YEARLY LOW
1.6948 RON
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7881 RON

2017 TOP to RON Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the TOP to RON exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 2, valuing the pair at 1.9138. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 4, dropping to 1.6948.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2190 RON. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8407 to the December average rate of 1.7115, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.9138 was down 0.41% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.9217, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,569 RON
2016 Average 9,014 RON
Yearly Trough Low 8,474 RON
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,095.25 RON purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.8941
1.6949
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TOP 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 1.8314, compared to 1.7447 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0867 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8314
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7447

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.0867 RON (High: 1.9138 / Low: 1.8271). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0301 RON (High: 1.7248 / Low: 1.6948).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0867
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0301

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0641 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0641

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 1.8603) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.7804), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0799 (+4.49%).

2017 Avg (March) 1.8603
2016 Avg (March) 1.7804

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.8715 1.8203 1.8407
February 1.9039 1.8302 1.8775
March 1.9138 1.8271 1.8603
April 1.8610 1.7979 1.8420
May 1.8128 1.7441 1.7779
June 1.8259 1.7636 1.7900
July 1.8041 1.7501 1.7713
August 1.7882 1.7179 1.7588
September 1.7677 1.7274 1.7443
October 1.7600 1.7217 1.7452
November 1.7699 1.6976 1.7372
December 1.7248 1.6948 1.7115