YEARLY HIGH
0.0195 RON
YEARLY LOW
0.0105 RON
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0111 RON

2018 MRO to RON Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MRO to RON exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 8, valuing the pair at 0.0195. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 0.0105.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0091 RON. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0107 to the December average rate of 0.0114, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.55% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0195 was up 61.24% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0121, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 98 RON
2017 Average 56 RON
Yearly Trough Low 52 RON
Transaction Impact: A difference of 45.36 RON purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0120
0.0105
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MRO 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 0.0108, compared to 0.0114 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) 0.0108
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0114

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0083 RON (High: 0.0195 / Low: 0.0113). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 RON (High: 0.0112 / Low: 0.0111).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0083
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 0.0119) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0108), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0011 (+10.04%).

2018 Avg (October) 0.0119
2017 Avg (October) 0.0108

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0110 0.0105 0.0107
February 0.0107 0.0105 0.0106
March 0.0107 0.0105 0.0106
April 0.0108 0.0105 0.0107
May 0.0113 0.0108 0.0110
June 0.0113 0.0111 0.0112
July 0.0113 0.0110 0.0112
August 0.0115 0.0111 0.0113
September 0.0112 0.0111 0.0112
October 0.0195 0.0113 0.0119
November 0.0116 0.0114 0.0115
December 0.0115 0.0113 0.0114