YEARLY HIGH
0.0657 RON
YEARLY LOW
0.0570 RON
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0599 RON

2016 AFN to RON Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AFN to RON exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 0.0657. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 0.0570.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0087 RON. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0608 to the December average rate of 0.0645, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0657 was down 10.38% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0733, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 328 RON
2015 Average 328 RON
Yearly Trough Low 285 RON
Transaction Impact: A difference of 43.46 RON purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0652
0.0569
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN 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 0.0586, compared to 0.0612 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0025 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0586
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0612

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 0.0034 RON (High: 0.0613 / Low: 0.0578). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 RON (High: 0.0612 / Low: 0.0603).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0034
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0022 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0022

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.0645) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0612), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0033 (+5.36%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.0645
2015 Avg (December) 0.0612

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0612 0.0603 0.0608
February 0.0606 0.0575 0.0586
March 0.0599 0.0573 0.0586
April 0.0583 0.0571 0.0576
May 0.0589 0.0570 0.0580
June 0.0597 0.0572 0.0582
July 0.0595 0.0581 0.0590
August 0.0613 0.0578 0.0591
September 0.0603 0.0589 0.0595
October 0.0628 0.0601 0.0618
November 0.0640 0.0613 0.0630
December 0.0657 0.0628 0.0645