YEARLY HIGH
0.0785 RON
YEARLY LOW
0.0714 RON
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0749 RON

2018 PHP to RON Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PHP to RON exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 21, valuing the pair at 0.0785. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 0.0714.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0071 RON. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0755 to the December average rate of 0.0774, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.55% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0785 was down 10.03% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0873, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 PHP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 19,625 RON
2017 Average 20,104 RON
Yearly Trough Low 17,839 RON
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,786.15 RON purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0782
0.0720
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PHP 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 0.0740, compared to 0.0757 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0017 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0740
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0757

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0050 RON (High: 0.0779 / Low: 0.0729). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 RON (High: 0.0750 / Low: 0.0740).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0050
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0028 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0028

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.0777) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0775), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0002 (+0.31%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.0777
2017 Avg (November) 0.0775

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0779 0.0729 0.0755
February 0.0740 0.0714 0.0727
March 0.0732 0.0715 0.0725
April 0.0747 0.0719 0.0730
May 0.0764 0.0740 0.0751
June 0.0762 0.0743 0.0752
July 0.0750 0.0740 0.0745
August 0.0768 0.0742 0.0756
September 0.0748 0.0730 0.0739
October 0.0772 0.0744 0.0753
November 0.0785 0.0767 0.0777
December 0.0785 0.0760 0.0774