2018 LSL to RON Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3279 RON

YEARLY LOW

0.2554 RON

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2995 RON

2018 LSL to RON Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LSL to RON exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 23, valuing the pair at 0.3279. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 16, dropping to 0.2554.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0725 RON. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3129 to the December average rate of 0.2866, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.39% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.3279 was down 2.97% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.3379, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,639 RON

2017 Average 1,523 RON

Yearly Trough Low 1,277 RON

Transaction Impact: A difference of 362.37 RON purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.3236

0.2657

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL 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 0.3132, compared to 0.2858 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0274 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3132

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2858

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0302 RON (High: 0.3038 / Low: 0.2736). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0068 RON (High: 0.3219 / Low: 0.3151).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0302

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0068

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0196 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0196

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.3187) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.3211), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0024 (-0.76%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.3187

2017 Avg (February) 0.3211

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3184	0.3073	0.3129
February	0.3279	0.3100	0.3187
March	0.3219	0.3151	0.3188
April	0.3207	0.3072	0.3139
May	0.3207	0.3078	0.3132
June	0.3166	0.2897	0.3016
July	0.3021	0.2893	0.2966
August	0.3038	0.2736	0.2901
September	0.2840	0.2554	0.2705
October	0.2852	0.2727	0.2796
November	0.2991	0.2826	0.2911
December	0.2998	0.2796	0.2866