YEARLY HIGH
1.1622 RON
YEARLY LOW
1.0386 RON
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0822 RON

2016 SAR to RON Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SAR to RON exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 1.1622. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 1.0386.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1236 RON. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1115 to the December average rate of 1.1429, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.82% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.1622 was up 2.94% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.1290, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 5,811 RON
2015 Average 5,340 RON
Yearly Trough Low 5,193 RON
Transaction Impact: A difference of 618.04 RON purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.1520
1.0427
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR to RON 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 1.0740, compared to 1.0903 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0164 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0740
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0903

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0614 RON (High: 1.1383 / Low: 1.0769). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0113 RON (High: 1.0637 / Low: 1.0525).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0614
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0113

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0350 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0350

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 1.1429) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.1021), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0408 (+3.71%).

2016 Avg (December) 1.1429
2015 Avg (December) 1.1021

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1202 1.1028 1.1115
February 1.1106 1.0561 1.0765
March 1.0957 1.0485 1.0696
April 1.0629 1.0437 1.0518
May 1.0818 1.0386 1.0619
June 1.0929 1.0552 1.0726
July 1.0883 1.0651 1.0803
August 1.0719 1.0498 1.0611
September 1.0637 1.0525 1.0580
October 1.1045 1.0538 1.0856
November 1.1383 1.0769 1.1141
December 1.1622 1.1142 1.1429