YEARLY HIGH
0.3396 RON
YEARLY LOW
0.2732 RON
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3048 RON

2017 ZAR to RON Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ZAR to RON exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 26, valuing the pair at 0.3396. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 15, dropping to 0.2732.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0663 RON. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3119 to the December average rate of 0.2996, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.95% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.3396 was up 7.44% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.3161, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 16,979 RON
2016 Average 13,852 RON
Yearly Trough Low 13,662 RON
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,317.22 RON purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.3341
0.2750
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR 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 0.3174, compared to 0.2921 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0253 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3174
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2921

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0351 RON (High: 0.3185 / Low: 0.2834). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0071 RON (High: 0.3160 / Low: 0.3089).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0351
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0071

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0142 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0142

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 0.3292) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.2612), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0680 (+26.03%).

2017 Avg (March) 0.3292
2016 Avg (March) 0.2612

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3160 0.3089 0.3119
February 0.3316 0.3127 0.3220
March 0.3396 0.3160 0.3292
April 0.3270 0.3055 0.3150
May 0.3178 0.3033 0.3107
June 0.3233 0.3049 0.3158
July 0.3069 0.2927 0.3019
August 0.2977 0.2868 0.2927
September 0.3009 0.2869 0.2933
October 0.2923 0.2761 0.2852
November 0.2867 0.2732 0.2799
December 0.3185 0.2834 0.2996