YEARLY HIGH
0.0831 RON
YEARLY LOW
0.0755 RON
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0795 RON

2018 DOP to RON Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the DOP to RON exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 12, valuing the pair at 0.0831. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 26, dropping to 0.0755.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0076 RON. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0786 to the December average rate of 0.0811, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.15% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0831 was down 11.00% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0934, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 416 RON
2017 Average 428 RON
Yearly Trough Low 378 RON
Transaction Impact: A difference of 38.03 RON purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0826
0.0760
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DOP 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 0.0782, compared to 0.0809 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0027 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0782
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0809

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0035 RON (High: 0.0813 / Low: 0.0778). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0013 RON (High: 0.0803 / Low: 0.0790).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0035
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0013

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0016 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0016

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.0820) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0822), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0001 (-0.16%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.0820
2017 Avg (November) 0.0822

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0805 0.0770 0.0786
February 0.0784 0.0761 0.0771
March 0.0771 0.0755 0.0766
April 0.0779 0.0757 0.0767
May 0.0813 0.0778 0.0793
June 0.0815 0.0798 0.0806
July 0.0810 0.0792 0.0801
August 0.0824 0.0792 0.0808
September 0.0803 0.0790 0.0797
October 0.0828 0.0806 0.0814
November 0.0831 0.0810 0.0820
December 0.0822 0.0802 0.0811