YEARLY HIGH
3.0519 RON
YEARLY LOW
2.8373 RON
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.9452 RON

2018 AUD to RON Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AUD to RON exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 21, valuing the pair at 3.0519. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 10, dropping to 2.8373.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2146 RON. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.0328 to the December average rate of 2.9263, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.51% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 3.0519 was down 7.40% compared to the 2017 peak of 3.2958, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 15,260 RON
2017 Average 15,520 RON
Yearly Trough Low 14,187 RON
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,073.09 RON purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

3.0492
2.8529
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AUD 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 2.9658, compared to 2.9245 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0414 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.9658
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.9245

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.1570 RON (High: 3.0161 / Low: 2.8591). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0336 RON (High: 2.9602 / Low: 2.9266).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.1570
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0336

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 0.0795 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0795

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 3.0328) against the same month in 2017 (average: 3.1586), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1258 (-3.98%).

2018 Avg (January) 3.0328
2017 Avg (January) 3.1586

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.0519 3.0087 3.0328
February 2.9886 2.9530 2.9665
March 2.9740 2.8832 2.9317
April 2.9394 2.8909 2.9155
May 3.0170 2.8863 2.9564
June 3.0464 2.9538 2.9921
July 2.9602 2.9266 2.9455
August 2.9816 2.8759 2.9487
September 2.8970 2.8373 2.8692
October 2.9194 2.8585 2.8848
November 3.0069 2.9454 2.9723
December 3.0161 2.8591 2.9263