YEARLY HIGH
1.3966 RON
YEARLY LOW
1.2310 RON
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2968 RON

2016 PGK to RON Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PGK to RON exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 1.3966. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 3, dropping to 1.2310.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1656 RON. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3832 to the December average rate of 1.3508, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.34% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.3966 was down 12.58% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.5976, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,983 RON
2015 Average 7,252 RON
Yearly Trough Low 6,155 RON
Transaction Impact: A difference of 827.91 RON purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.3964
1.2387
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK 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 1.3032, compared to 1.2904 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0129 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3032
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2904

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0805 RON (High: 1.3531 / Low: 1.2726). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0196 RON (High: 1.3966 / Low: 1.3770).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0805
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0196

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 0.0553 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0553

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 1.3832) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.4839), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1006 (-6.78%).

2016 Avg (January) 1.3832
2015 Avg (January) 1.4839

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3966 1.3770 1.3832
February 1.3727 1.3005 1.3280
March 1.3531 1.2726 1.3094
April 1.2785 1.2426 1.2634
May 1.2955 1.2310 1.2614
June 1.3084 1.2499 1.2739
July 1.2906 1.2571 1.2806
August 1.2691 1.2425 1.2566
September 1.2607 1.2378 1.2519
October 1.3071 1.2452 1.2848
November 1.3456 1.2754 1.3175
December 1.3722 1.3142 1.3508