YEARLY HIGH
5.8328 RON
YEARLY LOW
5.5071 RON
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.6406 RON

2016 XDR to RON Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the XDR to RON exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 5.8328. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 22, dropping to 5.5071.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3257 RON. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.7639 to the December average rate of 5.7733, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.16% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 5.8328 was up 0.59% compared to the 2015 peak of 5.7984, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 29,164 RON
2015 Average 28,026 RON
Yearly Trough Low 27,535 RON
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,628.64 RON purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

5.7953
5.5303
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 5.6384, compared to 5.6427 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0043 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.6384
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.6427

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.1832 RON (High: 5.7789 / Low: 5.5956). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0542 RON (High: 5.5756 / Low: 5.5213).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1832
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0542

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 0.1345 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1345

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 5.7733) against the same month in 2015 (average: 5.7342), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0391 (+0.68%).

2016 Avg (December) 5.7733
2015 Avg (December) 5.7342

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.7915 5.7371 5.7639
February 5.7429 5.5763 5.6294
March 5.6759 5.5390 5.6002
April 5.5981 5.5188 5.5565
May 5.6916 5.5463 5.6172
June 5.7085 5.5991 5.6632
July 5.6981 5.5655 5.6368
August 5.6170 5.5071 5.5628
September 5.5756 5.5213 5.5524
October 5.6900 5.5192 5.6220
November 5.7789 5.5956 5.7091
December 5.8328 5.6758 5.7733