YEARLY HIGH
0.4046 RON
YEARLY LOW
0.3510 RON
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3729 RON

2016 BWP to RON Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BWP to RON exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 0.4046. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 11, dropping to 0.3510.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0536 RON. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3621 to the December average rate of 0.3992, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.24% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.4046 was down 3.34% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.4185, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,023 RON
2015 Average 1,980 RON
Yearly Trough Low 1,755 RON
Transaction Impact: A difference of 267.84 RON purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.4033
0.3539
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP 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 0.3623, compared to 0.3834 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0212 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3623
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3834

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was April, with a trading range of 0.0164 RON (High: 0.3723 / Low: 0.3559). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0051 RON (High: 0.3777 / Low: 0.3726).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0164
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0051

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0060 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0060

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.3992) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.3749), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0243 (+6.49%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.3992
2015 Avg (December) 0.3749

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3711 0.3559 0.3621
February 0.3667 0.3510 0.3580
March 0.3634 0.3517 0.3599
April 0.3723 0.3559 0.3652
May 0.3690 0.3567 0.3621
June 0.3725 0.3568 0.3662
July 0.3777 0.3726 0.3758
August 0.3863 0.3700 0.3793
September 0.3807 0.3644 0.3733
October 0.3906 0.3773 0.3829
November 0.3969 0.3851 0.3902
December 0.4046 0.3934 0.3992