YEARLY HIGH
0.9984 PLN
YEARLY LOW
0.9439 PLN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9716 PLN

2016 RON to PLN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the RON to PLN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 5, valuing the pair at 0.9984. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.9439.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0545 PLN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9715 to the December average rate of 0.9815, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.04% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.9984 was up 3.07% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.9687, 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 4,992 PLN
2015 Average 4,706 PLN
Yearly Trough Low 4,720 PLN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 272.51 PLN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.9838
0.9567
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RON to PLN 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 0.9713, compared to 0.9720 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9713
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9720

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0464 PLN (High: 0.9904 / Low: 0.9439). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0119 PLN (High: 0.9879 / Low: 0.9760).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0464
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0119

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0204 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0204

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.9815) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.9526), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0289 (+3.04%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.9815
2015 Avg (December) 0.9526

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9904 0.9439 0.9715
February 0.9898 0.9723 0.9805
March 0.9720 0.9497 0.9601
April 0.9827 0.9502 0.9639
May 0.9875 0.9718 0.9796
June 0.9857 0.9602 0.9722
July 0.9879 0.9760 0.9801
August 0.9792 0.9563 0.9648
September 0.9811 0.9629 0.9717
October 0.9671 0.9488 0.9589
November 0.9862 0.9569 0.9747
December 0.9984 0.9696 0.9815