2018 RON to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

475.0536 BIF

YEARLY LOW

429.4091 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

451.1714 BIF

2018 RON to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RON to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 2, valuing the pair at 475.0536. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 12, dropping to 429.4091.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 45.6445 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 462.4632 to the December average rate of 442.2847, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 475.0536 was up 3.86% compared to the 2017 peak of 457.3766, 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 2,375,268 BIF

2017 Average 2,131,152 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 2,147,046 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 228,222.70 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

471.0193

436.0321

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RON to BIF 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 459.9741, compared to 442.3688 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 17.6053 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 459.9741

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 442.3688

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 20.8590 BIF (High: 471.6384 / Low: 450.7794). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.3404 BIF (High: 449.8024 / Low: 441.4620).

January Spread (Volatile) ±20.8590

July Spread (Stable) ±8.3404

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 15.5069 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -15.5069

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 468.1037) against the same month in 2017 (average: 399.1574), the exchange rate shifted by +68.9462 (+17.27%).

2018 Avg (February) 468.1037

2017 Avg (February) 399.1574

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	471.6384	450.7794	462.4632
February	475.0536	462.8401	468.1037
March	472.9739	461.2747	467.3395
April	471.4196	458.4796	466.6995
May	459.7583	439.2317	451.1926
June	451.2350	438.3019	444.0461
July	449.8024	441.4620	445.3630
August	448.2654	430.1893	441.1941
September	450.8292	441.3774	445.4540
October	448.6670	433.0006	440.9693
November	445.4098	429.4091	438.9477
December	450.8898	435.9222	442.2847