YEARLY HIGH
0.3524 AUD
YEARLY LOW
0.3277 AUD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3396 AUD

2018 RON to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RON to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 10, valuing the pair at 0.3524. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 0.3277.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0248 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3297 to the December average rate of 0.3418, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.67% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.3524 was up 4.02% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.3388, 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 1,762 AUD
2017 Average 1,612 AUD
Yearly Trough Low 1,638 AUD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 123.92 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.3504
0.3279
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RON to AUD 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 0.3372, compared to 0.3420 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0048 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3372
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3420

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0182 AUD (High: 0.3498 / Low: 0.3316). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0039 AUD (High: 0.3417 / Low: 0.3378).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0182
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0039

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0102 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0102

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.3485) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.3251), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0234 (+7.20%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.3485
2017 Avg (September) 0.3251

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3324 0.3277 0.3297
February 0.3386 0.3346 0.3371
March 0.3468 0.3363 0.3411
April 0.3459 0.3402 0.3430
May 0.3465 0.3315 0.3383
June 0.3385 0.3283 0.3342
July 0.3417 0.3378 0.3395
August 0.3477 0.3354 0.3392
September 0.3524 0.3452 0.3485
October 0.3498 0.3425 0.3467
November 0.3395 0.3326 0.3364
December 0.3498 0.3316 0.3418