YEARLY HIGH
156.8893 SOS
YEARLY LOW
128.2881 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
146.3682 SOS

2016 RON to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the RON to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 3, valuing the pair at 156.8893. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 24, dropping to 128.2881.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 28.6012 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 148.4039 to the December average rate of 133.6583, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.94% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 156.8893 was down 18.92% compared to the 2015 peak of 193.4941, 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 784,447 SOS
2015 Average 842,313 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 641,440 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 143,006.20 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

156.7548
131.5586
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RON to SOS 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 150.8983, compared to 141.8381 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 9.0602 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 150.8983
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 141.8381

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 12.1736 SOS (High: 142.3741 / Low: 130.2005). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.9061 SOS (High: 148.0487 / Low: 146.1426).

November Spread (Volatile) ±12.1736
September Spread (Stable) ±1.9061

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 5.5506 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.5506

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 154.6551) against the same month in 2015 (average: 171.6967), the exchange rate shifted by -17.0415 (-9.93%).

2016 Avg (April) 154.6551
2015 Avg (April) 171.6967

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 149.6305 146.2503 148.4039
February 154.2932 146.8720 151.8209
March 156.1640 148.3162 152.6414
April 156.8893 152.0187 154.6551
May 155.9174 145.9066 151.7095
June 150.9655 142.8334 146.1589
July 144.9706 141.3509 143.7316
August 148.5741 143.9513 146.3481
September 148.0487 146.1426 147.0142
October 148.0546 139.5124 142.8151
November 142.3741 130.2005 137.4614
December 139.0390 128.2881 133.6583