2016 RON to USD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2567 USD

YEARLY LOW

0.2293 USD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2465 USD

2016 RON to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the RON to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 0.2567. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 0.2293.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0274 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2398 to the December average rate of 0.2333, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.71% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.2567 was down 4.48% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.2687, 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 1,284 USD

2015 Average 1,249 USD

Yearly Trough Low 1,147 USD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 136.96 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.2556

0.2312

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RON to USD 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 0.2483, compared to 0.2447 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0036 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2483

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2447

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0133 USD (High: 0.2476 / Low: 0.2342). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0027 USD (High: 0.2533 / Low: 0.2506).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0133

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0027

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0063 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0063

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 0.2511) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.2513), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0001 (-0.06%).

2016 Avg (May) 0.2511

2015 Avg (May) 0.2513

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2415	0.2380	0.2398
February	0.2525	0.2402	0.2477
March	0.2543	0.2434	0.2493
April	0.2555	0.2509	0.2535
May	0.2567	0.2465	0.2511
June	0.2527	0.2440	0.2486
July	0.2504	0.2449	0.2468
August	0.2540	0.2488	0.2513
September	0.2533	0.2506	0.2520
October	0.2529	0.2414	0.2456
November	0.2476	0.2342	0.2394
December	0.2391	0.2293	0.2333