YEARLY HIGH
4.6786 RON
YEARLY LOW
4.6092 RON
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.6544 RON

2018 EUR to RON Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the EUR to RON exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 7, valuing the pair at 4.6786. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 5, dropping to 4.6092.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0693 RON. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.6514 to the December average rate of 4.6497, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 4.6786 was up 0.25% compared to the 2017 peak of 4.6668, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 23,393 RON
2017 Average 22,849 RON
Yearly Trough Low 23,046 RON
Transaction Impact: A difference of 346.74 RON purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

4.6697
4.6396
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EUR 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 4.6558, compared to 4.6529 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0030 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.6558
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.6529

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0568 RON (High: 4.6661 / Low: 4.6092). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0203 RON (High: 4.6786 / Low: 4.6583).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0568
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0203

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0182 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0182

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 4.6672) against the same month in 2017 (average: 4.5897), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0775 (+1.69%).

2018 Avg (October) 4.6672
2017 Avg (October) 4.5897

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.6753 4.6216 4.6514
February 4.6640 4.6358 4.6553
March 4.6731 4.6517 4.6621
April 4.6778 4.6393 4.6604
May 4.6699 4.6234 4.6421
June 4.6725 4.6508 4.6638
July 4.6679 4.6222 4.6510
August 4.6661 4.6092 4.6444
September 4.6623 4.6187 4.6444
October 4.6786 4.6583 4.6672
November 4.6711 4.6453 4.6604
December 4.6670 4.6193 4.6497