YEARLY HIGH
0.0382 RON
YEARLY LOW
0.0339 RON
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0361 RON

2018 NPR to RON Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NPR to RON exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 0.0382. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 11, dropping to 0.0339.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0043 RON. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0375 to the December average rate of 0.0362, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.46% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0382 was down 7.63% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0414, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 191 RON
2017 Average 194 RON
Yearly Trough Low 170 RON
Transaction Impact: A difference of 21.44 RON purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0378
0.0342
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NPR 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 0.0366, compared to 0.0355 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0011 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0366
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0355

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0021 RON (High: 0.0369 / Low: 0.0348). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 RON (High: 0.0366 / Low: 0.0360).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0021
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 0.0016 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0016

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0375) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0389), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0014 (-3.71%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0375
2017 Avg (January) 0.0389

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0382 0.0368 0.0375
February 0.0369 0.0363 0.0366
March 0.0366 0.0360 0.0363
April 0.0367 0.0357 0.0361
May 0.0371 0.0359 0.0364
June 0.0373 0.0364 0.0368
July 0.0365 0.0358 0.0362
August 0.0370 0.0350 0.0362
September 0.0352 0.0341 0.0346
October 0.0350 0.0339 0.0345
November 0.0369 0.0348 0.0357
December 0.0367 0.0355 0.0362