YEARLY HIGH
0.0023 RON
YEARLY LOW
0.0021 RON
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0022 RON

2018 BIF to RON Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BIF to RON exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 12, valuing the pair at 0.0023. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 2, dropping to 0.0021.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0002 RON. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0022 to the December average rate of 0.0023, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.55% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0023 was down 10.33% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0026, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 12 RON
2017 Average 12 RON
Yearly Trough Low 11 RON
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1.12 RON purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0023
0.0021
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BIF 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 0.0022, compared to 0.0023 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0022
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0023

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0001 RON (High: 0.0023 / Low: 0.0022). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 RON (High: 0.0023 / Low: 0.0022).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0001
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0000 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.0023) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0022), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0000 (+1.41%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.0023
2017 Avg (November) 0.0022

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0022 0.0021 0.0022
February 0.0022 0.0021 0.0021
March 0.0022 0.0021 0.0021
April 0.0022 0.0021 0.0021
May 0.0023 0.0022 0.0022
June 0.0023 0.0022 0.0023
July 0.0023 0.0022 0.0022
August 0.0023 0.0022 0.0023
September 0.0023 0.0022 0.0022
October 0.0023 0.0022 0.0023
November 0.0023 0.0022 0.0023
December 0.0023 0.0022 0.0023