YEARLY HIGH
2.9980 RON
YEARLY LOW
2.5661 RON
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.8082 RON

2018 BND to RON Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BND to RON exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 10, valuing the pair at 2.9980. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 2.5661.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4318 RON. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.8848 to the December average rate of 2.6053, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.69% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.9980 was down 2.01% compared to the 2017 peak of 3.0596, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 14,990 RON
2017 Average 14,663 RON
Yearly Trough Low 12,831 RON
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,159.10 RON purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.9372
2.5751
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BND 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 2.8659, compared to 2.7505 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1154 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.8659
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.7505

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.4022 RON (High: 2.9683 / Low: 2.5661). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0419 RON (High: 2.8914 / Low: 2.8496).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.4022
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0419

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.2248 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2248

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 2.7898) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.9436), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1538 (-5.23%).

2018 Avg (June) 2.7898
2017 Avg (June) 2.9436

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.9172 2.8601 2.8848
February 2.8873 2.8269 2.8567
March 2.8914 2.8496 2.8734
April 2.9088 2.8562 2.8835
May 2.9757 2.6724 2.9070
June 2.9980 2.6169 2.7898
July 2.9615 2.6064 2.8101
August 2.9247 2.6199 2.6732
September 2.9050 2.6165 2.6996
October 2.9676 2.8538 2.8847
November 2.9968 2.5952 2.8300
December 2.9683 2.5661 2.6053