YEARLY HIGH
2.3267 RON
YEARLY LOW
2.2708 RON
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.2955 RON

2016 BAM to RON Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BAM to RON exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 2.3267. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 10, dropping to 2.2708.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0559 RON. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.3173 to the December average rate of 2.3088, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.37% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.3267 was up 0.33% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.3190, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 11,633 RON
2015 Average 11,363 RON
Yearly Trough Low 11,354 RON
Transaction Impact: A difference of 279.48 RON purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.3217
2.2688
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM 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 2.2988, compared to 2.2923 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0065 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2988
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.2923

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was July, with a trading range of 0.0353 RON (High: 2.3106 / Low: 2.2753). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0053 RON (High: 2.2761 / Low: 2.2708).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0353
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0053

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0252 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0252

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 2.3173) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.2938), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0235 (+1.03%).

2016 Avg (January) 2.3173
2015 Avg (January) 2.2938

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.3267 2.3106 2.3173
February 2.3149 2.2814 2.2921
March 2.2890 2.2792 2.2836
April 2.2905 2.2824 2.2866
May 2.3082 2.2914 2.3006
June 2.3256 2.3044 2.3124
July 2.3106 2.2753 2.2922
August 2.2846 2.2756 2.2785
September 2.2761 2.2708 2.2732
October 2.3052 2.2709 2.2964
November 2.3100 2.2979 2.3045
December 2.3221 2.2948 2.3088