YEARLY HIGH
1.0121 RON
YEARLY LOW
0.9529 RON
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9771 RON

2018 MYR to RON Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MYR to RON exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 14, valuing the pair at 1.0121. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 0.9529.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0593 RON. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9640 to the December average rate of 0.9796, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.61% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.0121 was up 4.59% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.9677, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 MYR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 20,243 RON
2017 Average 18,837 RON
Yearly Trough Low 19,058 RON
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,185.20 RON purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.0025
0.9596
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR 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 0.9767, compared to 0.9775 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9767
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9775

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0430 RON (High: 1.0023 / Low: 0.9593). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0164 RON (High: 0.9721 / Low: 0.9557).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0430
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0164

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0201 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0201

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 0.9989) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.9520), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0469 (+4.93%).

2018 Avg (June) 0.9989
2017 Avg (June) 0.9520

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9721 0.9557 0.9640
February 0.9750 0.9529 0.9637
March 0.9796 0.9595 0.9681
April 0.9854 0.9642 0.9766
May 1.0110 0.9691 0.9890
June 1.0121 0.9900 0.9989
July 0.9915 0.9736 0.9824
August 1.0023 0.9593 0.9832
September 0.9714 0.9549 0.9631
October 0.9851 0.9680 0.9767
November 0.9916 0.9726 0.9802
December 0.9887 0.9647 0.9796