YEARLY HIGH
1.7347 CNY
YEARLY LOW
1.5865 CNY
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6773 CNY

2018 RON to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RON to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 26, valuing the pair at 1.7347. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 14, dropping to 1.5865.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1481 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6854 to the December average rate of 1.6865, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.06% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.7347 was down 0.87% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.7499, 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 8,673 CNY
2017 Average 8,349 CNY
Yearly Trough Low 7,933 CNY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 740.70 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.7298
1.6092
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RON to CNY 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 1.6560, compared to 1.6986 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0426 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6560
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6986

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0728 CNY (High: 1.6593 / Low: 1.5865). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0238 CNY (High: 1.6840 / Low: 1.6602).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0728
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0238

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0368 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0368

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 1.7197) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.7019), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0178 (+1.04%).

2018 Avg (September) 1.7197
2017 Avg (September) 1.7019

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.7021 1.6724 1.6854
February 1.7026 1.6515 1.6770
March 1.6840 1.6602 1.6729
April 1.6754 1.6415 1.6592
May 1.6447 1.5943 1.6224
June 1.6593 1.5865 1.6192
July 1.7252 1.6590 1.6887
August 1.7231 1.6776 1.7011
September 1.7347 1.7047 1.7197
October 1.7181 1.6891 1.7034
November 1.7036 1.6784 1.6920
December 1.7025 1.6673 1.6865