2016 LSL to RON Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3158 RON

YEARLY LOW

0.2470 RON

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2769 RON

2016 LSL to RON Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LSL to RON exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 0.3158. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 18, dropping to 0.2470.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0688 RON. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2564 to the December average rate of 0.3091, the exchange rate registered a net change of 20.57% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.3158 was down 9.98% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.3508, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,579 RON

2015 Average 1,577 RON

Yearly Trough Low 1,235 RON

Transaction Impact: A difference of 343.96 RON purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.3145

0.2503

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL 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 0.2617, compared to 0.2922 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0304 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2617

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2922

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 0.0245 RON (High: 0.2991 / Low: 0.2745). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0111 RON (High: 0.2660 / Low: 0.2549).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0245

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0111

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0097 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0097

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.3091) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.2747), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0344 (+12.52%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.3091

2015 Avg (December) 0.2747

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2695	0.2470	0.2564
February	0.2660	0.2483	0.2556
March	0.2660	0.2549	0.2611
April	0.2781	0.2578	0.2700
May	0.2755	0.2551	0.2604
June	0.2751	0.2584	0.2668
July	0.2875	0.2760	0.2816
August	0.2991	0.2745	0.2892
September	0.2931	0.2739	0.2819
October	0.3031	0.2842	0.2921
November	0.3071	0.2912	0.2990
December	0.3158	0.3013	0.3091