YEARLY HIGH
0.0618 RON
YEARLY LOW
0.0522 RON
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0584 RON

2018 HTG to RON Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HTG to RON exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 29, valuing the pair at 0.0618. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 0.0522.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0095 RON. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0591 to the December average rate of 0.0537, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.09% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0618 was down 7.38% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0667, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 309 RON
2017 Average 312 RON
Yearly Trough Low 261 RON
Transaction Impact: A difference of 47.71 RON purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0615
0.0530
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HTG 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 0.0594, compared to 0.0575 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0020 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0594
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0575

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0039 RON (High: 0.0617 / Low: 0.0577). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 RON (High: 0.0580 / Low: 0.0568).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0039
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0027 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0027

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 0.0608) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0599), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0009 (+1.43%).

2018 Avg (May) 0.0608
2017 Avg (May) 0.0599

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0610 0.0586 0.0591
February 0.0595 0.0579 0.0588
March 0.0594 0.0578 0.0586
April 0.0598 0.0577 0.0586
May 0.0618 0.0595 0.0608
June 0.0616 0.0597 0.0607
July 0.0612 0.0587 0.0599
August 0.0617 0.0577 0.0598
September 0.0580 0.0568 0.0575
October 0.0582 0.0567 0.0575
November 0.0574 0.0555 0.0565
December 0.0558 0.0522 0.0537