2018 RON to CRC Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

153.3235 CRC

YEARLY LOW

137.9933 CRC

YEARLY AVERAGE

146.3127 CRC

2018 RON to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RON to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 2, valuing the pair at 153.3235. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 15, dropping to 137.9933.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 15.3302 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 148.7742 to the December average rate of 146.4586, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.56% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 153.3235 was up 1.03% compared to the 2017 peak of 151.7579, 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 766,617 CRC

2017 Average 700,002 CRC

Yearly Trough Low 689,966 CRC

Transaction Impact: A difference of 76,651.14 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

152.5351

140.0252

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RON to CRC 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 147.6546, compared to 144.9709 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.6838 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 147.6546

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 144.9709

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 7.6837 CRC (High: 153.2205 / Low: 145.5368). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.5695 CRC (High: 144.0932 / Low: 141.5237).

November Spread (Volatile) ±7.6837

July Spread (Stable) ±2.5695

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 4.9982 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -4.9982

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 151.4926) against the same month in 2017 (average: 131.1631), the exchange rate shifted by +20.3295 (+15.50%).

2018 Avg (February) 151.4926

2017 Avg (February) 131.1631

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	151.8688	145.3730	148.7742
February	153.3235	149.2397	151.4926
March	151.8649	148.9053	150.4207
April	151.1104	146.7259	149.1283
May	146.9488	140.4407	144.1301
June	143.5788	140.4939	141.9818
July	144.0932	141.5237	142.6199
August	143.8397	137.9933	141.0677
September	146.5237	143.0639	145.2887
October	147.6110	143.3342	145.5642
November	153.2205	145.5368	148.8260
December	148.9055	144.7329	146.4586