YEARLY HIGH
0.5595 RON
YEARLY LOW
0.4863 RON
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5129 RON

2016 SBD to RON Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SBD to RON exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 0.5595. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 11, dropping to 0.4863.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0731 RON. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5122 to the December average rate of 0.5434, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.08% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.5595 was up 3.08% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.5427, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,797 RON
2015 Average 2,549 RON
Yearly Trough Low 2,432 RON
Transaction Impact: A difference of 365.69 RON purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.5480
0.4923
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 0.5060, compared to 0.5199 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0139 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5060
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5199

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was December, with a trading range of 0.0345 RON (High: 0.5595 / Low: 0.5250). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0084 RON (High: 0.5088 / Low: 0.5004).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0345
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0084

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 0.0153 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0153

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.5434) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.5106), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0327 (+6.41%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.5434
2015 Avg (December) 0.5106

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5194 0.5055 0.5122
February 0.5120 0.4863 0.4969
March 0.5095 0.4963 0.5032
April 0.5058 0.4935 0.4974
May 0.5202 0.4994 0.5107
June 0.5256 0.5074 0.5154
July 0.5187 0.5058 0.5135
August 0.5141 0.5022 0.5086
September 0.5088 0.5004 0.5063
October 0.5275 0.5062 0.5192
November 0.5381 0.5131 0.5284
December 0.5595 0.5250 0.5434