YEARLY HIGH
5.6113 ETB
YEARLY LOW
5.0520 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.3826 ETB

2016 RON to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the RON to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 22, valuing the pair at 5.6113. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 5.0520.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5592 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.0940 to the December average rate of 5.2244, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.56% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 5.6113 was up 2.90% compared to the 2015 peak of 5.4529, 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 28,056 ETB
2015 Average 25,829 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 25,260 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,796.19 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

5.6176
5.0464
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RON to ETB 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 5.3399, compared to 5.4254 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0855 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.3399
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.4254

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.2956 ETB (High: 5.5245 / Low: 5.2290). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0602 ETB (High: 5.6001 / Low: 5.5399).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.2956
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0602

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.1177 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1177

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 5.5446) against the same month in 2015 (average: 5.2422), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3025 (+5.77%).

2016 Avg (August) 5.5446
2015 Avg (August) 5.2422

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.1260 5.0520 5.0940
February 5.3686 5.1168 5.2810
March 5.4678 5.2082 5.3323
April 5.5234 5.4091 5.4656
May 5.5369 5.3668 5.4453
June 5.4949 5.3214 5.4213
July 5.5160 5.3698 5.4186
August 5.6113 5.4805 5.5446
September 5.6001 5.5399 5.5700
October 5.6105 5.3611 5.4525
November 5.5245 5.2290 5.3421
December 5.3366 5.1114 5.2244