2018 BWP to RON Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4047 RON

YEARLY LOW

0.3611 RON

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3871 RON

2018 BWP to RON Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BWP to RON exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 29, valuing the pair at 0.4047. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 0.3611.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0436 RON. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3913 to the December average rate of 0.3821, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.34% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.4047 was down 2.65% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.4156, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,023 RON

2017 Average 1,957 RON

Yearly Trough Low 1,805 RON

Transaction Impact: A difference of 217.85 RON purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.3984

0.3670

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP 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 0.3934, compared to 0.3808 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0126 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3934

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3808

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0203 RON (High: 0.3911 / Low: 0.3709). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0057 RON (High: 0.3980 / Low: 0.3923).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0203

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0057

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 0.0112 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0112

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 0.3958) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.3970), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0012 (-0.30%).

2018 Avg (May) 0.3958

2017 Avg (May) 0.3970

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3964	0.3869	0.3913
February	0.4024	0.3882	0.3945
March	0.3980	0.3923	0.3951
April	0.3968	0.3876	0.3930
May	0.4047	0.3907	0.3958
June	0.3999	0.3826	0.3907
July	0.3901	0.3828	0.3860
August	0.3911	0.3709	0.3807
September	0.3791	0.3611	0.3696
October	0.3847	0.3759	0.3807
November	0.3905	0.3793	0.3855
December	0.3920	0.3772	0.3821