YEARLY HIGH
0.2478 RON
YEARLY LOW
0.2212 RON
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2347 RON

2018 MDL to RON Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MDL to RON exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 15, valuing the pair at 0.2478. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 2, dropping to 0.2212.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0266 RON. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2250 to the December average rate of 0.2380, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.78% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2478 was up 7.85% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2298, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,239 RON
2017 Average 1,099 RON
Yearly Trough Low 1,106 RON
Transaction Impact: A difference of 133.02 RON purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2437
0.2233
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MDL 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 0.2304, compared to 0.2389 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0086 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2304
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2389

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0116 RON (High: 0.2478 / Low: 0.2362). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0039 RON (High: 0.2327 / Low: 0.2288).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0116
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0039

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0048 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0048

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 0.2420) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2169), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0251 (+11.56%).

2018 Avg (August) 0.2420
2017 Avg (August) 0.2169

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2277 0.2222 0.2250
February 0.2290 0.2212 0.2261
March 0.2308 0.2250 0.2281
April 0.2327 0.2288 0.2308
May 0.2379 0.2325 0.2354
June 0.2402 0.2348 0.2367
July 0.2402 0.2357 0.2380
August 0.2478 0.2362 0.2420
September 0.2399 0.2346 0.2372
October 0.2412 0.2362 0.2388
November 0.2431 0.2375 0.2396
December 0.2407 0.2345 0.2380