2018 PEN to RON Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.2476 RON

YEARLY LOW

1.1446 RON

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.1997 RON

2018 PEN to RON Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PEN to RON exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 14, valuing the pair at 1.2476. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 14, dropping to 1.1446.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1031 RON. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1856 to the December average rate of 1.2147, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.45% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.2476 was down 5.50% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.3203, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,238 RON

2017 Average 6,210 RON

Yearly Trough Low 5,723 RON

Transaction Impact: A difference of 515.39 RON purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.2295

1.1543

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN 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 1.1843, compared to 1.2152 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0309 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1843

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2152

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0465 RON (High: 1.2476 / Low: 1.2011). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0187 RON (High: 1.2218 / Low: 1.2031).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0465

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0187

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0250 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0250

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 1.2233) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.1958), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0275 (+2.30%).

2018 Avg (August) 1.2233

2017 Avg (August) 1.1958

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.2094	1.1649	1.1856
February	1.1721	1.1446	1.1606
March	1.1744	1.1526	1.1630
April	1.1898	1.1619	1.1754
May	1.2276	1.1866	1.1999
June	1.2357	1.2110	1.2212
July	1.2218	1.2031	1.2141
August	1.2476	1.2011	1.2233
September	1.2154	1.1946	1.2046
October	1.2294	1.2069	1.2192
November	1.2300	1.2074	1.2154
December	1.2306	1.2021	1.2147