YEARLY HIGH
2.3049 RON
YEARLY LOW
2.0752 RON
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.1998 RON

2018 AWG to RON Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AWG to RON exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 12, valuing the pair at 2.3049. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 2.0752.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2297 RON. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1296 to the December average rate of 2.2703, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.60% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.3049 was down 4.80% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.4212, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 11,525 RON
2017 Average 11,278 RON
Yearly Trough Low 10,376 RON
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,148.54 RON purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.2948
2.0883
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AWG 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 2.1513, compared to 2.2484 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0971 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1513
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.2484

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0978 RON (High: 2.2530 / Low: 2.1552). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0408 RON (High: 2.2399 / Low: 2.1991).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0978
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0408

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0282 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0282

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 2.2776) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.2071), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0705 (+3.19%).

2018 Avg (November) 2.2776
2017 Avg (November) 2.2071

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.1759 2.0918 2.1296
February 2.1368 2.0752 2.1055
March 2.1348 2.0919 2.1174
April 2.1588 2.0929 2.1261
May 2.2530 2.1552 2.1959
June 2.2577 2.2093 2.2333
July 2.2399 2.1991 2.2235
August 2.2926 2.2079 2.2452
September 2.2397 2.1955 2.2170
October 2.2894 2.2355 2.2567
November 2.3049 2.2638 2.2776
December 2.2907 2.2468 2.2703