YEARLY HIGH
0.0721 RON
YEARLY LOW
0.0497 RON
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0609 RON

2016 RUB to RON Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the RUB to RON exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 0.0721. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 11, dropping to 0.0497.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0223 RON. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0545 to the December average rate of 0.0691, the exchange rate registered a net change of 26.79% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0721 was down 12.83% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0827, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 360 RON
2015 Average 331 RON
Yearly Trough Low 249 RON
Transaction Impact: A difference of 111.72 RON purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0708
0.0506
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB 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 0.0576, compared to 0.0641 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0065 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0576
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0641

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0065 RON (High: 0.0572 / Low: 0.0507). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0024 RON (High: 0.0629 / Low: 0.0605).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0065
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0024

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0022 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0022

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.0691) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0591), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0101 (+17.06%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.0691
2015 Avg (December) 0.0591

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0572 0.0507 0.0545
February 0.0545 0.0497 0.0523
March 0.0590 0.0557 0.0574
April 0.0608 0.0573 0.0593
May 0.0616 0.0588 0.0604
June 0.0637 0.0604 0.0618
July 0.0642 0.0604 0.0630
August 0.0621 0.0595 0.0613
September 0.0629 0.0605 0.0615
October 0.0666 0.0629 0.0650
November 0.0665 0.0630 0.0647
December 0.0721 0.0657 0.0691