YEARLY HIGH
0.0604 RON
YEARLY LOW
0.0543 RON
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0576 RON

2018 KGS to RON Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KGS to RON exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 12, valuing the pair at 0.0604. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 0.0543.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0060 RON. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0552 to the December average rate of 0.0595, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.71% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0604 was down 13.50% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0698, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 302 RON
2017 Average 295 RON
Yearly Trough Low 272 RON
Transaction Impact: A difference of 30.22 RON purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0601
0.0547
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS 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 0.0562, compared to 0.0591 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0029 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0562
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0591

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0029 RON (High: 0.0590 / Low: 0.0561). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 RON (High: 0.0589 / Low: 0.0580).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0029
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.0597) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0570), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0027 (+4.77%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.0597
2017 Avg (November) 0.0570

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0564 0.0546 0.0552
February 0.0561 0.0543 0.0552
March 0.0559 0.0548 0.0555
April 0.0563 0.0548 0.0555
May 0.0590 0.0561 0.0573
June 0.0592 0.0577 0.0585
July 0.0588 0.0578 0.0583
August 0.0604 0.0581 0.0591
September 0.0589 0.0580 0.0585
October 0.0600 0.0587 0.0593
November 0.0604 0.0593 0.0597
December 0.0600 0.0589 0.0595