YEARLY HIGH
5.3878 RON
YEARLY LOW
5.1097 RON
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.2602 RON

2018 FKP to RON Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the FKP to RON exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 15, valuing the pair at 5.3878. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 28, dropping to 5.1097.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2781 RON. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.2684 to the December average rate of 5.1775, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.72% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 5.3878 was down 1.15% compared to the 2017 peak of 5.4506, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 26,939 RON
2017 Average 26,074 RON
Yearly Trough Low 25,549 RON
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,390.61 RON purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

5.3540
5.1615
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FKP 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 5.2917, compared to 5.2287 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0630 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.2917
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.2287

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.1537 RON (High: 5.3525 / Low: 5.1988). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0757 RON (High: 5.3030 / Low: 5.2273).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1537
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0757

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.1118 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1118

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 5.3379) against the same month in 2017 (average: 5.3469), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0090 (-0.17%).

2018 Avg (April) 5.3379
2017 Avg (April) 5.3469

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.3525 5.1988 5.2684
February 5.3030 5.2273 5.2672
March 5.3460 5.2172 5.2802
April 5.3878 5.2957 5.3379
May 5.3379 5.2502 5.2872
June 5.3469 5.2691 5.3091
July 5.2879 5.1870 5.2401
August 5.2206 5.1097 5.1790
September 5.2443 5.1336 5.1983
October 5.3439 5.2261 5.2881
November 5.3616 5.2299 5.2893
December 5.2442 5.1236 5.1775