YEARLY HIGH
0.0372 RON
YEARLY LOW
0.0339 RON
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0357 RON

2018 JPY to RON Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the JPY to RON exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 15, valuing the pair at 0.0372. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 2, dropping to 0.0339.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0033 RON. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0344 to the December average rate of 0.0364, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.06% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0372 was down 5.36% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0393, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 JPY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 18,598 RON
2017 Average 18,058 RON
Yearly Trough Low 16,926 RON
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,672.37 RON purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0367
0.0342
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY 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 0.0354, compared to 0.0360 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0354
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0360

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0020 RON (High: 0.0372 / Low: 0.0351). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 RON (High: 0.0365 / Low: 0.0359).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0020
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 0.0363) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0353), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0010 (+2.70%).

2018 Avg (August) 0.0363
2017 Avg (August) 0.0353

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0348 0.0340 0.0344
February 0.0358 0.0339 0.0350
March 0.0361 0.0354 0.0357
April 0.0358 0.0349 0.0353
May 0.0372 0.0351 0.0358
June 0.0366 0.0359 0.0363
July 0.0362 0.0353 0.0357
August 0.0372 0.0354 0.0363
September 0.0362 0.0351 0.0356
October 0.0365 0.0354 0.0360
November 0.0365 0.0359 0.0362
December 0.0370 0.0360 0.0364