2018 ETB to RON Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1489 RON

YEARLY LOW

0.1349 RON

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1425 RON

2018 ETB to RON Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ETB to RON exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 15, valuing the pair at 0.1489. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 0.1349.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0140 RON. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1389 to the December average rate of 0.1449, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.35% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1489 was down 22.98% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1933, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 744 RON

2017 Average 850 RON

Yearly Trough Low 674 RON

Transaction Impact: A difference of 69.92 RON purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1474

0.1362

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 0.1399, compared to 0.1451 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0053 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1399

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1451

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0063 RON (High: 0.1462 / Low: 0.1400). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0020 RON (High: 0.1454 / Low: 0.1434).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0063

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0020

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 0.0018 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0018

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 0.1456) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1661), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0205 (-12.34%).

2018 Avg (August) 0.1456

2017 Avg (August) 0.1661

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1421	0.1363	0.1389
February	0.1387	0.1349	0.1371
March	0.1387	0.1355	0.1374
April	0.1402	0.1365	0.1382
May	0.1462	0.1400	0.1427
June	0.1465	0.1432	0.1449
July	0.1454	0.1434	0.1443
August	0.1489	0.1429	0.1456
September	0.1458	0.1417	0.1438
October	0.1482	0.1443	0.1457
November	0.1486	0.1455	0.1465
December	0.1467	0.1428	0.1449