YEARLY HIGH
0.4352 RON
YEARLY LOW
0.3591 RON
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4014 RON

2017 VEF to RON Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the VEF to RON exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.4352. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 2, dropping to 0.3591.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0761 RON. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4242 to the December average rate of 0.3804, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.33% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.4352 was down 34.57% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.6651, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,176 RON
2016 Average 2,328 RON
Yearly Trough Low 1,796 RON
Transaction Impact: A difference of 380.34 RON purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.4304
0.3758
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VEF 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 0.4184, compared to 0.3843 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0340 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4184
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3843

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0397 RON (High: 0.3988 / Low: 0.3591). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0094 RON (High: 0.4289 / Low: 0.4195).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0397
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0094

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0134 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0134

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.4242) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.6599), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2357 (-35.72%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.4242
2016 Avg (January) 0.6599

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4352 0.4170 0.4242
February 0.4289 0.4195 0.4247
March 0.4312 0.4196 0.4258
April 0.4279 0.4091 0.4208
May 0.4170 0.3986 0.4089
June 0.4129 0.3939 0.4058
July 0.4023 0.3802 0.3924
August 0.3887 0.3754 0.3819
September 0.3911 0.3771 0.3833
October 0.3978 0.3730 0.3865
November 0.3988 0.3591 0.3816
December 0.3943 0.3625 0.3804