YEARLY HIGH
17.2105 BTN
YEARLY LOW
15.5948 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
16.5607 BTN

2016 RON to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the RON to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 11, valuing the pair at 17.2105. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 15.5948.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6157 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.1274 to the December average rate of 15.8325, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.83% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 17.2105 was down 0.48% compared to the 2015 peak of 17.2939, 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 86,053 BTN
2015 Average 80,065 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 77,974 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,078.60 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

17.0147
15.7250
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RON to BTN 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 16.6841, compared to 16.4373 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2468 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 16.6841
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16.4373

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.8957 BTN (High: 17.2105 / Low: 16.3148). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2000 BTN (High: 16.9342 / Low: 16.7342).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.8957
September Spread (Stable) ±0.2000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.4373 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4373

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 16.9073) against the same month in 2015 (average: 15.8761), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0311 (+6.49%).

2016 Avg (February) 16.9073
2015 Avg (February) 15.8761

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 16.3958 15.8769 16.1274
February 17.2105 16.3148 16.9073
March 16.8498 16.5086 16.6896
April 16.9788 16.6804 16.8528
May 17.0534 16.5341 16.8027
June 16.9811 16.5744 16.7245
July 16.7676 16.5018 16.5868
August 17.0451 16.6305 16.8187
September 16.9342 16.7342 16.8256
October 16.8594 16.1380 16.3883
November 16.5180 15.9618 16.1719
December 16.2614 15.5948 15.8325