YEARLY HIGH
0.0640 RON
YEARLY LOW
0.0521 RON
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0545 RON

2018 AFN to RON Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AFN to RON exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 18, valuing the pair at 0.0640. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 20, dropping to 0.0521.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0119 RON. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0546 to the December average rate of 0.0541, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0640 was down 1.44% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0650, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 320 RON
2017 Average 298 RON
Yearly Trough Low 261 RON
Transaction Impact: A difference of 59.38 RON purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0559
0.0529
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN 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 0.0548, compared to 0.0542 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0548
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0542

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0104 RON (High: 0.0640 / Low: 0.0536). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 RON (High: 0.0545 / Low: 0.0536).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0104
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0022 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0022

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.0545) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0575), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0030 (-5.18%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.0545
2017 Avg (November) 0.0575

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0559 0.0538 0.0546
February 0.0549 0.0535 0.0544
March 0.0548 0.0539 0.0544
April 0.0549 0.0533 0.0543
May 0.0564 0.0544 0.0552
June 0.0564 0.0544 0.0557
July 0.0559 0.0539 0.0546
August 0.0564 0.0539 0.0553
September 0.0544 0.0521 0.0532
October 0.0549 0.0530 0.0536
November 0.0640 0.0536 0.0545
December 0.0545 0.0536 0.0541