2018 RON to BOB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.8588 BOB

YEARLY LOW

1.6648 BOB

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.7540 BOB

2018 RON to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RON to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 1.8588. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 12, dropping to 1.6648.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1939 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8130 to the December average rate of 1.6911, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.72% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.8588 was up 1.59% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.8297, 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 9,294 BOB

2017 Average 8,578 BOB

Yearly Trough Low 8,324 BOB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 969.71 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.8478

1.6692

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RON to BOB 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 1.7975, compared to 1.7105 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0870 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7975

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7105

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0788 BOB (High: 1.7951 / Low: 1.7163). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0262 BOB (High: 1.7492 / Low: 1.7230).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0788

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0262

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 0.0598 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0598

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 1.8329) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.6315), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2015 (+12.35%).

2018 Avg (February) 1.8329

2017 Avg (February) 1.6315

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.8434	1.7729	1.8130
February	1.8588	1.8091	1.8329
March	1.8503	1.8131	1.8285
April	1.8444	1.7925	1.8199
May	1.7951	1.7163	1.7600
June	1.7492	1.7124	1.7308
July	1.7545	1.7227	1.7358
August	1.7466	1.6800	1.7163
September	1.7492	1.7230	1.7347
October	1.7171	1.6786	1.7008
November	1.6961	1.6648	1.6841
December	1.7093	1.6753	1.6911