YEARLY HIGH
0.6305 RON
YEARLY LOW
0.5633 RON
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5884 RON

2016 BOB to RON Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BOB to RON exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 0.6305. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 0.5633.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0672 RON. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6038 to the December average rate of 0.6194, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.59% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.6305 was up 2.85% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.6130, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,153 RON
2015 Average 2,901 RON
Yearly Trough Low 2,816 RON
Transaction Impact: A difference of 336.02 RON purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.6240
0.5690
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 0.5852, compared to 0.5916 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0064 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5852
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5916

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0335 RON (High: 0.6180 / Low: 0.5845). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0066 RON (High: 0.5772 / Low: 0.5706).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0335
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0066

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 0.0181 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0181

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.6194) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.5990), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0204 (+3.41%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.6194
2015 Avg (December) 0.5990

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6073 0.6000 0.6038
February 0.6030 0.5738 0.5857
March 0.5989 0.5765 0.5867
April 0.5793 0.5661 0.5736
May 0.5887 0.5633 0.5775
June 0.5955 0.5748 0.5841
July 0.5934 0.5782 0.5878
August 0.5806 0.5696 0.5752
September 0.5772 0.5706 0.5738
October 0.5981 0.5735 0.5889
November 0.6180 0.5845 0.6043
December 0.6305 0.6062 0.6194