YEARLY HIGH
0.0234 RON
YEARLY LOW
0.0131 RON
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0160 RON

2018 AOA to RON Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AOA to RON exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.0234. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 0.0131.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0103 RON. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0214 to the December average rate of 0.0132, the exchange rate registered a net change of -38.25% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0234 was down 10.48% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0262, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 117 RON
2017 Average 122 RON
Yearly Trough Low 66 RON
Transaction Impact: A difference of 51.57 RON purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0222
0.0124
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AOA 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 0.0180, compared to 0.0141 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0039 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0180
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0141

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0054 RON (High: 0.0234 / Low: 0.0181). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 RON (High: 0.0134 / Low: 0.0131).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0054
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0035 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0035

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0214) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0255), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0041 (-16.11%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0214
2017 Avg (January) 0.0255

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0234 0.0181 0.0214
February 0.0182 0.0177 0.0179
March 0.0178 0.0175 0.0177
April 0.0178 0.0171 0.0174
May 0.0173 0.0167 0.0169
June 0.0169 0.0160 0.0165
July 0.0161 0.0154 0.0157
August 0.0157 0.0144 0.0151
September 0.0145 0.0136 0.0140
October 0.0136 0.0133 0.0134
November 0.0134 0.0131 0.0132
December 0.0134 0.0131 0.0132