YEARLY HIGH
0.1202 RON
YEARLY LOW
0.1113 RON
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1159 RON

2018 MUR to RON Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MUR to RON exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 16, valuing the pair at 0.1202. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 16, dropping to 0.1113.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0090 RON. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1157 to the December average rate of 0.1190, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.84% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1202 was down 1.07% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1215, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 601 RON
2017 Average 587 RON
Yearly Trough Low 556 RON
Transaction Impact: A difference of 44.79 RON purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1196
0.1121
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR 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 0.1146, compared to 0.1172 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0026 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1146
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1172

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0041 RON (High: 0.1166 / Low: 0.1125). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0016 RON (High: 0.1165 / Low: 0.1148).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0041
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0016

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0016 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0016

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.1190) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1158), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0031 (+2.71%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.1190
2017 Avg (December) 0.1158

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1165 0.1148 0.1157
February 0.1170 0.1138 0.1156
March 0.1155 0.1134 0.1143
April 0.1141 0.1113 0.1127
May 0.1166 0.1125 0.1138
June 0.1172 0.1145 0.1156
July 0.1166 0.1147 0.1156
August 0.1182 0.1153 0.1167
September 0.1172 0.1151 0.1160
October 0.1195 0.1167 0.1176
November 0.1197 0.1175 0.1183
December 0.1202 0.1177 0.1190