YEARLY HIGH
1.9560 RON
YEARLY LOW
1.8375 RON
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.8935 RON

2018 FJD to RON Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the FJD to RON exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 4, valuing the pair at 1.9560. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 26, dropping to 1.8375.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1185 RON. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8869 to the December average rate of 1.9253, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.9560 was down 6.70% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.0964, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,780 RON
2017 Average 9,832 RON
Yearly Trough Low 9,188 RON
Transaction Impact: A difference of 592.50 RON purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.9440
1.8528
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FJD 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 1.8812, compared to 1.9059 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0247 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8812
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9059

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0692 RON (High: 1.9306 / Low: 1.8614). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0301 RON (High: 1.8761 / Low: 1.8459).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0692
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0301

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 0.0308 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0308

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 1.9253) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.8963), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0290 (+1.53%).

2018 Avg (December) 1.9253
2017 Avg (December) 1.8963

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.9076 1.8711 1.8869
February 1.8861 1.8503 1.8681
March 1.8795 1.8375 1.8618
April 1.8761 1.8459 1.8604
May 1.9306 1.8614 1.8885
June 1.9420 1.8961 1.9214
July 1.9114 1.8799 1.8960
August 1.9400 1.8826 1.9071
September 1.8948 1.8619 1.8762
October 1.9213 1.8683 1.8941
November 1.9539 1.8944 1.9364
December 1.9560 1.8969 1.9253