2017 WST to RON Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.7172 RON

YEARLY LOW

1.5212 RON

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.6011 RON

2017 WST to RON Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the WST to RON exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 1, valuing the pair at 1.7172. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 1.5212.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1960 RON. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6517 to the December average rate of 1.5378, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.90% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.7172 was up 0.04% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.7165, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,586 RON

2016 Average 7,981 RON

Yearly Trough Low 7,606 RON

Transaction Impact: A difference of 979.99 RON purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.6884

1.5241

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST 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 1.6432, compared to 1.5591 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0841 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6432

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5591

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.0788 RON (High: 1.7172 / Low: 1.6384). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0302 RON (High: 1.5514 / Low: 1.5212).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0788

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0302

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 0.0445 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0445

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 1.6712) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.5800), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0912 (+5.77%).

2017 Avg (March) 1.6712

2016 Avg (March) 1.5800

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.6767	1.6289	1.6517
February	1.7058	1.6417	1.6747
March	1.7172	1.6384	1.6712
April	1.6774	1.6117	1.6487
May	1.6372	1.5796	1.6041
June	1.6482	1.5813	1.6085
July	1.6195	1.5530	1.5866
August	1.6030	1.5339	1.5745
September	1.5791	1.5282	1.5486
October	1.5788	1.5322	1.5542
November	1.5800	1.5230	1.5527
December	1.5514	1.5212	1.5378