YEARLY HIGH
0.4819 AWG
YEARLY LOW
0.4339 AWG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4550 AWG

2018 RON to AWG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RON to AWG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 0.4819. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 12, dropping to 0.4339.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0480 AWG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4696 to the December average rate of 0.4405, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.21% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.4819 was up 2.52% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.4700, 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 2,409 AWG
2017 Average 2,220 AWG
Yearly Trough Low 2,169 AWG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 240.12 AWG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.4786
0.4355
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RON to AWG 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 0.4651, compared to 0.4448 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0203 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4651
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4448

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0201 AWG (High: 0.4640 / Low: 0.4438). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0079 AWG (High: 0.4417 / Low: 0.4339).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0201
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0079

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 0.0149 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0149

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.4750) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.4244), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0505 (+11.91%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.4750
2017 Avg (February) 0.4244

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4781 0.4596 0.4696
February 0.4819 0.4680 0.4750
March 0.4780 0.4684 0.4723
April 0.4778 0.4632 0.4704
May 0.4640 0.4438 0.4554
June 0.4526 0.4429 0.4478
July 0.4547 0.4465 0.4498
August 0.4529 0.4362 0.4454
September 0.4555 0.4465 0.4511
October 0.4473 0.4368 0.4431
November 0.4417 0.4339 0.4391
December 0.4451 0.4366 0.4405