YEARLY HIGH
0.3460 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.3168 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3289 CAD

2018 RON to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RON to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 0.3460. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 3, dropping to 0.3168.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0292 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3260 to the December average rate of 0.3291, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.94% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.3460 was up 3.84% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.3332, 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 1,730 CAD
2017 Average 1,603 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 1,584 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 146.08 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.3442
0.3185
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RON to CAD 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 0.3323, compared to 0.3254 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0068 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3323
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3254

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0136 CAD (High: 0.3360 / Low: 0.3224). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0040 CAD (High: 0.3321 / Low: 0.3281).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0136
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0040

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0078 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0078

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 0.3420) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.3147), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0274 (+8.69%).

2018 Avg (March) 0.3420
2017 Avg (March) 0.3147

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3290 0.3195 0.3260
February 0.3367 0.3298 0.3335
March 0.3460 0.3380 0.3420
April 0.3413 0.3326 0.3356
May 0.3330 0.3235 0.3278
June 0.3333 0.3242 0.3286
July 0.3321 0.3281 0.3301
August 0.3283 0.3182 0.3241
September 0.3306 0.3201 0.3268
October 0.3237 0.3168 0.3206
November 0.3247 0.3192 0.3218
December 0.3360 0.3224 0.3291