YEARLY HIGH
0.0641 RON
YEARLY LOW
0.0581 RON
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0604 RON

2016 BTN to RON Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BTN to RON exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 0.0641. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 11, dropping to 0.0581.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0060 RON. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0620 to the December average rate of 0.0632, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.87% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0641 was down 4.61% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0672, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 321 RON
2015 Average 313 RON
Yearly Trough Low 291 RON
Transaction Impact: A difference of 30.10 RON purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0636
0.0588
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BTN 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 0.0600, compared to 0.0609 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0600
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0609

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.0032 RON (High: 0.0613 / Low: 0.0581). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 RON (High: 0.0598 / Low: 0.0591).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0032
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

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 0.0029 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0029

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.0632) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0621), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0010 (+1.68%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.0632
2015 Avg (December) 0.0621

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0630 0.0610 0.0620
February 0.0613 0.0581 0.0592
March 0.0606 0.0593 0.0599
April 0.0600 0.0589 0.0593
May 0.0605 0.0586 0.0595
June 0.0603 0.0589 0.0598
July 0.0606 0.0596 0.0603
August 0.0601 0.0587 0.0595
September 0.0598 0.0591 0.0594
October 0.0620 0.0593 0.0610
November 0.0626 0.0605 0.0618
December 0.0641 0.0615 0.0632