YEARLY HIGH
20.1134 RUB
YEARLY LOW
13.8769 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
16.5220 RUB

2016 RON to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the RON to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 11, valuing the pair at 20.1134. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 13.8769.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.2366 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.3550 to the December average rate of 14.4754, the exchange rate registered a net change of -21.14% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 20.1134 was up 9.54% compared to the 2015 peak of 18.3612, 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 100,567 RUB
2015 Average 76,461 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 69,384 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 31,182.78 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

19.5944
14.0101
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RON to RUB 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 17.4188, compared to 15.6253 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.7935 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.4188
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15.6253

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 2.2494 RUB (High: 19.7430 / Low: 17.4937). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6184 RUB (High: 16.5235 / Low: 15.9051).

January Spread (Volatile) ±2.2494
September Spread (Stable) ±0.6184

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 1.7111 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.7111

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 19.1291) against the same month in 2015 (average: 16.4568), the exchange rate shifted by +2.6723 (+16.24%).

2016 Avg (February) 19.1291
2015 Avg (February) 16.4568

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 19.7430 17.4937 18.3550
February 20.1134 18.3586 19.1291
March 17.9551 16.9568 17.4180
April 17.4662 16.4449 16.8830
May 17.0208 16.2343 16.5532
June 16.5537 15.6900 16.1743
July 16.5464 15.5690 15.8851
August 16.7931 16.0967 16.3030
September 16.5235 15.9051 16.2514
October 15.9048 15.0207 15.3832
November 15.8832 15.0340 15.4534
December 15.2208 13.8769 14.4754