YEARLY HIGH
5.8286 RON
YEARLY LOW
5.4220 RON
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.6139 RON

2017 XDR to RON Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the XDR to RON exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 5.8286. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 3, dropping to 5.4220.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4066 RON. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.7247 to the December average rate of 5.5431, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 5.8286 was down 0.07% compared to the 2016 peak of 5.8328, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 29,143 RON
2016 Average 28,204 RON
Yearly Trough Low 27,110 RON
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,033.11 RON purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

5.7896
5.4401
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 5.7142, compared to 5.5136 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.7142
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.5136

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.1805 RON (High: 5.6057 / Low: 5.4251). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0583 RON (High: 5.5683 / Low: 5.5099).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.1805
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0583

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1045 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1045

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 5.7247) against the same month in 2016 (average: 5.7639), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0392 (-0.68%).

2017 Avg (January) 5.7247
2016 Avg (January) 5.7639

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.8286 5.6632 5.7247
February 5.7961 5.6949 5.7490
March 5.8004 5.7082 5.7605
April 5.8004 5.6731 5.7575
May 5.7224 5.5964 5.6621
June 5.7003 5.5464 5.6317
July 5.6057 5.4251 5.5271
August 5.5039 5.4220 5.4692
September 5.5232 5.4436 5.4836
October 5.5744 5.4631 5.5046
November 5.5984 5.4857 5.5539
December 5.5683 5.5099 5.5431