YEARLY HIGH
0.0386 RON
YEARLY LOW
0.0327 RON
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0366 RON

2018 ISK to RON Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ISK to RON exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 8, valuing the pair at 0.0386. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 29, dropping to 0.0327.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0058 RON. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0371 to the December average rate of 0.0339, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0386 was down 7.17% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0415, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 193 RON
2017 Average 190 RON
Yearly Trough Low 164 RON
Transaction Impact: A difference of 29.15 RON purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0386
0.0329
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK 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 0.0376, compared to 0.0355 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0022 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0376
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0355

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0021 RON (High: 0.0360 / Low: 0.0339). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 RON (High: 0.0377 / Low: 0.0371).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0021
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0014 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0014

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 0.0381) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0383), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0002 (-0.62%).

2018 Avg (April) 0.0381
2017 Avg (April) 0.0383

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0376 0.0368 0.0371
February 0.0377 0.0371 0.0373
March 0.0384 0.0376 0.0380
April 0.0386 0.0378 0.0381
May 0.0384 0.0374 0.0378
June 0.0382 0.0369 0.0374
July 0.0378 0.0370 0.0374
August 0.0380 0.0371 0.0374
September 0.0372 0.0352 0.0361
October 0.0360 0.0339 0.0347
November 0.0338 0.0327 0.0334
December 0.0350 0.0332 0.0339