YEARLY HIGH
0.3514 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.3073 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3266 CAD

2016 RON to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the RON to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 11, valuing the pair at 0.3514. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 0.3073.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0441 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3402 to the December average rate of 0.3114, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.44% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.3514 was up 1.62% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.3457, 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 1,757 CAD
2015 Average 1,596 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 1,536 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 220.36 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.3447
0.3084
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RON to CAD 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 0.3304, compared to 0.3228 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0075 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3304
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3228

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.0216 CAD (High: 0.3514 / Low: 0.3298). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0054 CAD (High: 0.3297 / Low: 0.3243).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0216
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0054

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0121 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0121

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 0.3416) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.3202), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0215 (+6.70%).

2016 Avg (February) 0.3416
2015 Avg (February) 0.3202

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3505 0.3324 0.3402
February 0.3514 0.3298 0.3416
March 0.3330 0.3271 0.3295
April 0.3347 0.3178 0.3254
May 0.3284 0.3211 0.3250
June 0.3256 0.3180 0.3205
July 0.3272 0.3176 0.3216
August 0.3297 0.3243 0.3266
September 0.3339 0.3245 0.3299
October 0.3321 0.3196 0.3254
November 0.3318 0.3154 0.3221
December 0.3167 0.3073 0.3114