YEARLY HIGH
0.3515 SGD
YEARLY LOW
0.3300 SGD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3403 SGD

2016 RON to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the RON to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 13, valuing the pair at 0.3515. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 10, dropping to 0.3300.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0216 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3433 to the December average rate of 0.3351, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.38% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.3515 was down 4.21% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.3670, 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 1,758 SGD
2015 Average 1,716 SGD
Yearly Trough Low 1,650 SGD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 107.82 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.3495
0.3316
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RON to SGD 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 0.3427, compared to 0.3378 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0049 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3427
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3378

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0109 SGD (High: 0.3417 / Low: 0.3309). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0044 SGD (High: 0.3447 / Low: 0.3402).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0109
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0044

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0075 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0075

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 0.3480) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.3469), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0012 (+0.33%).

2016 Avg (February) 0.3480
2015 Avg (February) 0.3469

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3483 0.3390 0.3433
February 0.3515 0.3417 0.3480
March 0.3448 0.3392 0.3420
April 0.3452 0.3393 0.3424
May 0.3476 0.3398 0.3441
June 0.3417 0.3309 0.3366
July 0.3360 0.3300 0.3331
August 0.3429 0.3350 0.3388
September 0.3447 0.3402 0.3426
October 0.3449 0.3365 0.3397
November 0.3425 0.3348 0.3378
December 0.3389 0.3319 0.3351