YEARLY HIGH
5566.1350 STD
YEARLY LOW
5151.9160 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
5456.2482 STD

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 27,830,675 STD
2015 Average 27,550,165 STD
Yearly Trough Low 25,759,580 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,071,095.11 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

5518.3906
5393.5923
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5449.9673
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5462.5290

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

June Spread (Volatile) ±330.5709
September Spread (Stable) ±51.6087

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -57.4603

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2016 Avg (March) 5494.2802
2015 Avg (March) 5521.5189

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