YEARLY HIGH
0.1979 RON
YEARLY LOW
0.1782 RON
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1859 RON

2016 ETB to RON Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ETB to RON exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 0.1979. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 22, dropping to 0.1782.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0197 RON. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1963 to the December average rate of 0.1914, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.48% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1979 was down 4.60% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.2075, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 990 RON
2015 Average 968 RON
Yearly Trough Low 891 RON
Transaction Impact: A difference of 98.64 RON purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1980
0.1779
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 0.1874, compared to 0.1844 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0030 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1874
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1844

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0102 RON (High: 0.1912 / Low: 0.1810). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0019 RON (High: 0.1805 / Low: 0.1786).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0102
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0019

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 0.0069 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0069

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.1963) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1906), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0057 (+3.01%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.1963
2015 Avg (January) 0.1906

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1979 0.1951 0.1963
February 0.1954 0.1863 0.1894
March 0.1920 0.1829 0.1876
April 0.1849 0.1810 0.1830
May 0.1863 0.1806 0.1837
June 0.1879 0.1820 0.1845
July 0.1862 0.1813 0.1846
August 0.1825 0.1782 0.1804
September 0.1805 0.1786 0.1795
October 0.1865 0.1782 0.1834
November 0.1912 0.1810 0.1873
December 0.1956 0.1874 0.1914