2016 RON to STD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 RON to STD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the RON to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 10, valuing the pair at 5566.1350. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 24, dropping to 5151.9160.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 414.2190 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5403.9922 to the December average rate of 5429.6823, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.48% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 5566.1350 was down 0.63% compared to the 2015 peak of 5601.3817, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 RON based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
RON to STD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 5449.9673, compared to 5462.5290 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 12.5618 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 330.5709 STD (High: 5482.4869 / Low: 5151.9160). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 51.6087 STD (High: 5532.0380 / Low: 5480.4294).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 57.4603 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2016: 5494.2802) against the same month in 2015 (average: 5521.5189), the exchange rate shifted by -27.2387 (-0.49%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5438.6646 | 5380.0568 | 5403.9922 |
| February | 5528.9306 | 5399.0066 | 5484.4852 |
| March | 5566.1350 | 5470.1326 | 5494.2802 |
| April | 5500.0919 | 5403.5293 | 5469.2735 |
| May | 5462.9051 | 5404.3128 | 5434.4528 |
| June | 5482.4869 | 5151.9160 | 5413.3197 |
| July | 5527.3189 | 5395.0941 | 5461.7611 |
| August | 5523.9606 | 5449.2665 | 5493.6683 |
| September | 5532.0380 | 5480.4294 | 5507.9907 |
| October | 5527.1336 | 5416.4306 | 5450.5304 |
| November | 5482.5965 | 5395.0537 | 5431.5415 |
| December | 5478.2395 | 5386.0522 | 5429.6823 |