YEARLY HIGH
0.0233 RON
YEARLY LOW
0.0208 RON
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0222 RON

2018 DJF to RON Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the DJF to RON exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 12, valuing the pair at 0.0233. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 0.0208.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0025 RON. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0213 to the December average rate of 0.0230, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.59% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0233 was down 4.61% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0244, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 117 RON
2017 Average 113 RON
Yearly Trough Low 104 RON
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12.37 RON purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0232
0.0211
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DJF 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 0.0217, compared to 0.0227 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0217
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0227

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0009 RON (High: 0.0231 / Low: 0.0222). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 RON (High: 0.0225 / Low: 0.0222).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0009
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

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 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.0230) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0221), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0010 (+4.45%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.0230
2017 Avg (November) 0.0221

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0218 0.0210 0.0213
February 0.0216 0.0208 0.0212
March 0.0215 0.0211 0.0213
April 0.0218 0.0212 0.0215
May 0.0226 0.0218 0.0221
June 0.0227 0.0222 0.0224
July 0.0225 0.0222 0.0223
August 0.0231 0.0222 0.0226
September 0.0225 0.0222 0.0224
October 0.0232 0.0226 0.0228
November 0.0233 0.0229 0.0230
December 0.0232 0.0227 0.0230