2018 RON to BTN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

18.4089 BTN

YEARLY LOW

16.3463 BTN

YEARLY AVERAGE

17.3307 BTN

2018 RON to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RON to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 11, valuing the pair at 18.4089. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 16.3463.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.0627 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.6893 to the December average rate of 17.2860, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.58% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 18.4089 was up 9.01% compared to the 2017 peak of 16.8866, 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 92,045 BTN

2017 Average 80,414 BTN

Yearly Trough Low 81,731 BTN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,313.27 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

18.2592

16.5466

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RON to BTN 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 17.0697, compared to 17.5918 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5221 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.0697

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 17.5918

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 1.0258 BTN (High: 17.9608 / Low: 16.9350). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2763 BTN (High: 17.3585 / Low: 17.0822).

November Spread (Volatile) ±1.0258

March Spread (Stable) ±0.2763

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.5938 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5938

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 18.1165) against the same month in 2017 (average: 16.6671), the exchange rate shifted by +1.4494 (+8.70%).

2018 Avg (October) 18.1165

2017 Avg (October) 16.6671

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	16.9802	16.3463	16.6893
February	17.2131	16.9162	17.0731
March	17.3585	17.0822	17.2047
April	17.5039	17.0423	17.2958
May	17.4332	16.8599	17.1868
June	17.1583	16.7696	16.9683
July	17.4435	17.1411	17.2666
August	17.8418	16.8789	17.2827
September	18.3353	17.7406	18.0763
October	18.4089	17.8704	18.1165
November	17.9608	16.9350	17.5226
December	17.5897	17.0109	17.2860