YEARLY HIGH
1.1297 RON
YEARLY LOW
1.0605 RON
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0926 RON

2018 PLN to RON Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PLN to RON exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 26, valuing the pair at 1.1297. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 2, dropping to 1.0605.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0692 RON. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1180 to the December average rate of 1.0838, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.1297 was up 1.20% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.1163, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 22,594 RON
2017 Average 21,478 RON
Yearly Trough Low 21,209 RON
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,384.64 RON purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.1222
1.0713
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN 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 1.1033, compared to 1.0818 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0215 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1033
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0818

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0278 RON (High: 1.0998 / Low: 1.0720). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0104 RON (High: 1.0882 / Low: 1.0778).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0278
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0104

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0283 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0283

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 1.1180) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.0316), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0864 (+8.37%).

2018 Avg (January) 1.1180
2017 Avg (January) 1.0316

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1297 1.1085 1.1180
February 1.1277 1.1102 1.1170
March 1.1126 1.1016 1.1074
April 1.1193 1.0998 1.1115
May 1.0998 1.0720 1.0832
June 1.0929 1.0669 1.0829
July 1.0831 1.0605 1.0756
August 1.0909 1.0784 1.0838
September 1.0917 1.0718 1.0799
October 1.0885 1.0741 1.0838
November 1.0882 1.0778 1.0839
December 1.0869 1.0765 1.0838