YEARLY HIGH
4.0500 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
3.1637 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.6257 ZAR

2016 RON to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the RON to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 18, valuing the pair at 4.0500. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 3.1637.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8862 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.9042 to the December average rate of 3.2340, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 4.0500 was up 4.85% compared to the 2015 peak of 3.8625, 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 20,250 ZAR
2015 Average 15,936 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 15,819 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,431.20 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

3.9828
3.1659
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RON to ZAR 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 3.8239, compared to 3.4275 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3965 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.8239
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.4275

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.3322 ZAR (High: 4.0500 / Low: 3.7178). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1434 ZAR (High: 3.6236 / Low: 3.4802).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.3322
July Spread (Stable) ±0.1434

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1947 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1947

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 3.9042) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.9981), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9061 (+30.22%).

2016 Avg (January) 3.9042
2015 Avg (January) 2.9981

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.0500 3.7178 3.9042
February 4.0269 3.7587 3.9148
March 3.9316 3.7570 3.8288
April 3.8791 3.5984 3.7050
May 3.9232 3.6315 3.8423
June 3.8705 3.6308 3.7485
July 3.6236 3.4802 3.5538
August 3.6711 3.3425 3.4611
September 3.6629 3.4080 3.5493
October 3.5182 3.3005 3.4213
November 3.4420 3.2488 3.3454
December 3.3264 3.1637 3.2340