YEARLY HIGH
422.4681 BIF
YEARLY LOW
369.9581 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
398.4482 BIF

2016 RON to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the RON to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 22, valuing the pair at 422.4681. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 24, dropping to 369.9581.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 52.5100 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 374.4276 to the December average rate of 390.8562, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.39% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 422.4681 was up 0.55% compared to the 2015 peak of 420.1645, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,112,340 BIF
2015 Average 1,955,935 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 1,849,790 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 262,550.12 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

423.8716
369.9327
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RON to BIF 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 389.1041, compared to 407.7923 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 18.6882 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 389.1041
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 407.7923

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 37.5728 BIF (High: 421.3477 / Low: 383.7749). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.0596 BIF (High: 421.6720 / Low: 415.6124).

June Spread (Volatile) ±37.5728
September Spread (Stable) ±6.0596

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 9.9289 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -9.9289

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 417.6731) against the same month in 2015 (average: 391.5075), the exchange rate shifted by +26.1655 (+6.68%).

2016 Avg (August) 417.6731
2015 Avg (August) 391.5075

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 377.8075 369.9581 374.4276
February 391.6889 375.8709 386.4574
March 397.7239 382.3944 389.2055
April 398.2904 388.5337 393.9478
May 399.8920 384.2898 391.5544
June 421.3477 383.7749 399.0317
July 415.7398 405.3105 409.1519
August 422.4681 413.0772 417.6731
September 421.6720 415.6124 419.3767
October 421.4355 402.8286 409.4477
November 413.7190 391.6846 400.2481
December 401.3852 383.2923 390.8562