2016 WST to RON Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.7165 RON

YEARLY LOW

1.5186 RON

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.5960 RON

2016 WST to RON Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the WST to RON exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 24, valuing the pair at 1.7165. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 13, dropping to 1.5186.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1979 RON. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6078 to the December average rate of 1.6885, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.7165 was up 1.69% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.6880, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,583 RON

2015 Average 7,935 RON

Yearly Trough Low 7,593 RON

Transaction Impact: A difference of 989.48 RON purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.7013

1.5484

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST 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 1.5780, compared to 1.6141 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0361 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5780

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6141

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0890 RON (High: 1.6415 / Low: 1.5525). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0251 RON (High: 1.5836 / Low: 1.5585).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0890

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0251

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0435 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0435

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 1.6885) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.5981), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0904 (+5.66%).

2016 Avg (December) 1.6885

2015 Avg (December) 1.5981

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.6415	1.5525	1.6078
February	1.5980	1.5187	1.5642
March	1.6015	1.5574	1.5800
April	1.5908	1.5373	1.5680
May	1.5861	1.5186	1.5612
June	1.6247	1.5546	1.5866
July	1.6247	1.5551	1.5959
August	1.5845	1.5505	1.5674
September	1.5836	1.5585	1.5711
October	1.6388	1.5711	1.6080
November	1.6828	1.6013	1.6537
December	1.7165	1.6528	1.6885