YEARLY HIGH
0.6863 RON
YEARLY LOW
0.6312 RON
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6584 RON

2016 SDG to RON Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SDG to RON exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 30, valuing the pair at 0.6863. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 8, dropping to 0.6312.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0551 RON. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6818 to the December average rate of 0.6602, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.6863 was down 3.51% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.7113, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,432 RON
2015 Average 3,332 RON
Yearly Trough Low 3,156 RON
Transaction Impact: A difference of 275.62 RON purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.6853
0.6431
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 0.6606, compared to 0.6563 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0043 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6606
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6563

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.0331 RON (High: 0.6827 / Low: 0.6496). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0102 RON (High: 0.6563 / Low: 0.6461).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0331
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0102

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 0.0199 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0199

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.6818) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.6583), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0234 (+3.56%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.6818
2015 Avg (January) 0.6583

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6863 0.6746 0.6818
February 0.6827 0.6496 0.6619
March 0.6727 0.6445 0.6581
April 0.6536 0.6422 0.6467
May 0.6665 0.6395 0.6540
June 0.6750 0.6504 0.6612
July 0.6711 0.6581 0.6663
August 0.6611 0.6481 0.6547
September 0.6563 0.6461 0.6519
October 0.6746 0.6420 0.6579
November 0.6577 0.6312 0.6467
December 0.6713 0.6456 0.6602