YEARLY HIGH
0.3278 RON
YEARLY LOW
0.2632 RON
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2995 RON

2018 NAD to RON Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NAD to RON exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 0.3278. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 0.2632.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0646 RON. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3129 to the December average rate of 0.2872, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.3278 was down 3.32% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.3391, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,639 RON
2017 Average 1,523 RON
Yearly Trough Low 1,316 RON
Transaction Impact: A difference of 322.97 RON purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.3235
0.2682
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NAD 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 0.3134, compared to 0.2857 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0277 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3134
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2857

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0276 RON (High: 0.3165 / Low: 0.2889). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0081 RON (High: 0.3222 / Low: 0.3140).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0276
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0081

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 0.0147 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0147

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.3189) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.3213), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0024 (-0.76%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.3189
2017 Avg (February) 0.3213

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3199 0.3073 0.3129
February 0.3278 0.3086 0.3189
March 0.3222 0.3140 0.3189
April 0.3206 0.3072 0.3137
May 0.3207 0.3078 0.3138
June 0.3165 0.2889 0.3019
July 0.3017 0.2894 0.2956
August 0.3015 0.2744 0.2875
September 0.2838 0.2632 0.2728
October 0.2870 0.2729 0.2801
November 0.2991 0.2826 0.2908
December 0.3000 0.2794 0.2872