YEARLY HIGH
0.5294 RON
YEARLY LOW
0.4754 RON
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5031 RON

2018 HKD to RON Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HKD to RON exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 12, valuing the pair at 0.5294. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 0.4754.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0541 RON. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4876 to the December average rate of 0.5225, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.15% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.5294 was down 5.43% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.5598, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 HKD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 13,235 RON
2017 Average 12,994 RON
Yearly Trough Low 11,884 RON
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,351.37 RON purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.5279
0.4779
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD 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 0.4908, compared to 0.5154 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0246 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4908
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5154

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0218 RON (High: 0.5133 / Low: 0.4915). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0087 RON (High: 0.5107 / Low: 0.5019).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0218
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0087

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 0.0056 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0056

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.5237) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.5053), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0184 (+3.65%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.5237
2017 Avg (November) 0.5053

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4979 0.4788 0.4876
February 0.4881 0.4754 0.4821
March 0.4857 0.4759 0.4820
April 0.4916 0.4772 0.4838
May 0.5133 0.4915 0.5003
June 0.5144 0.5033 0.5089
July 0.5107 0.5019 0.5068
August 0.5240 0.5044 0.5127
September 0.5126 0.5039 0.5086
October 0.5256 0.5137 0.5183
November 0.5294 0.5203 0.5237
December 0.5277 0.5166 0.5225