YEARLY HIGH
0.0310 RON
YEARLY LOW
0.0247 RON
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0275 RON

2018 LRD to RON Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LRD to RON exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 0.0310. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 17, dropping to 0.0247.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0063 RON. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0301 to the December average rate of 0.0259, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.74% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0310 was down 34.85% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0476, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 155 RON
2017 Average 197 RON
Yearly Trough Low 123 RON
Transaction Impact: A difference of 31.57 RON purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0305
0.0252
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD 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 0.0292, compared to 0.0259 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0033 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0292
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0259

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0023 RON (High: 0.0289 / Low: 0.0266). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 RON (High: 0.0262 / Low: 0.0257).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0023
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0024 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0024

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0301) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0453), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0152 (-33.57%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0301
2017 Avg (January) 0.0453

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0310 0.0290 0.0301
February 0.0307 0.0290 0.0299
March 0.0291 0.0284 0.0288
April 0.0294 0.0286 0.0290
May 0.0298 0.0288 0.0293
June 0.0289 0.0266 0.0281
July 0.0266 0.0247 0.0256
August 0.0268 0.0257 0.0262
September 0.0260 0.0249 0.0257
October 0.0263 0.0256 0.0259
November 0.0263 0.0258 0.0260
December 0.0262 0.0257 0.0259