YEARLY HIGH
0.9881 AED
YEARLY LOW
0.8853 AED
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9324 AED

2018 RON to AED Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RON to AED exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 0.9881. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 12, dropping to 0.8853.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1028 AED. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9634 to the December average rate of 0.8988, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.71% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.9881 was up 2.82% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.9610, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,941 AED
2017 Average 4,541 AED
Yearly Trough Low 4,427 AED
Transaction Impact: A difference of 513.99 AED purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.9820
0.8880
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RON to AED 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 0.9553, compared to 0.9094 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0459 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9553
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9094

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0400 AED (High: 0.9521 / Low: 0.9121). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0145 AED (High: 0.9295 / Low: 0.9150).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0400
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0145

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0321 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0321

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.9742) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.8659), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1083 (+12.51%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.9742
2017 Avg (February) 0.8659

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9808 0.9431 0.9634
February 0.9881 0.9616 0.9742
March 0.9837 0.9639 0.9718
April 0.9805 0.9520 0.9675
May 0.9521 0.9121 0.9354
June 0.9301 0.9102 0.9197
July 0.9328 0.9169 0.9236
August 0.9279 0.8931 0.9128
September 0.9295 0.9150 0.9214
October 0.9126 0.8911 0.9042
November 0.9014 0.8853 0.8959
December 0.9083 0.8908 0.8988