2018 RON to CDF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 RON to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the RON to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 15, valuing the pair at 433.3777. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 30, dropping to 391.5098.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 41.8678 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 420.0045 to the December average rate of 397.7843, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.29% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 433.3777 was up 1.46% compared to the 2017 peak of 427.1620, 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 CDF 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 419.3261, compared to 402.7165 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 16.6096 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 27.0087 CDF (High: 429.0360 / Low: 402.0273). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.7409 CDF (High: 431.7382 / Low: 424.9973).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 14.1218 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 427.1875) against the same month in 2017 (average: 300.0479), the exchange rate shifted by +127.1396 (+42.37%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 429.0360 | 402.0273 | 420.0045 |
| February | 433.3777 | 420.3114 | 427.1875 |
| March | 431.7382 | 424.9973 | 427.8498 |
| April | 431.0111 | 418.3822 | 425.3519 |
| May | 418.5365 | 400.9284 | 411.2302 |
| June | 408.8660 | 399.9626 | 404.3326 |
| July | 421.1143 | 394.6208 | 407.4225 |
| August | 414.9720 | 395.4940 | 404.2102 |
| September | 414.9040 | 405.4888 | 410.2624 |
| October | 405.9044 | 393.7755 | 400.7660 |
| November | 402.3772 | 391.5098 | 395.8535 |
| December | 403.0925 | 391.5105 | 397.7843 |