2018 RON to BND Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 RON to BND Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the RON to BND exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 0.3897. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 10, dropping to 0.3336.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0561 BND. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3467 to the December average rate of 0.3841, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.79% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.3897 was up 10.09% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.3540, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 RON based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
RON to BND Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 0.3492, compared to 0.3645 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0153 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0528 BND (High: 0.3897 / Low: 0.3369). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0051 BND (High: 0.3509 / Low: 0.3458).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween October and December, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0243 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.3841) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.3438), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0403 (+11.72%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0.3496 | 0.3428 | 0.3467 |
| February | 0.3537 | 0.3463 | 0.3501 |
| March | 0.3509 | 0.3458 | 0.3480 |
| April | 0.3501 | 0.3438 | 0.3468 |
| May | 0.3742 | 0.3361 | 0.3442 |
| June | 0.3821 | 0.3336 | 0.3593 |
| July | 0.3837 | 0.3377 | 0.3570 |
| August | 0.3817 | 0.3419 | 0.3742 |
| September | 0.3822 | 0.3442 | 0.3709 |
| October | 0.3504 | 0.3370 | 0.3467 |
| November | 0.3853 | 0.3337 | 0.3539 |
| December | 0.3897 | 0.3369 | 0.3841 |