YEARLY HIGH
0.2170 EUR
YEARLY LOW
0.2137 EUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2149 EUR

2018 RON to EUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RON to EUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 5, valuing the pair at 0.2170. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 7, dropping to 0.2137.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0032 EUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2150 to the December average rate of 0.2151, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.04% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2170 was down 2.64% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2228, 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 1,085 EUR
2017 Average 1,094 EUR
Yearly Trough Low 1,069 EUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 16.08 EUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2155
0.2141
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RON to EUR 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 0.2148, compared to 0.2149 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2148
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2149

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0026 EUR (High: 0.2170 / Low: 0.2143). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 EUR (High: 0.2147 / Low: 0.2137).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0026
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0011 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0011

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 0.2153) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2183), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0030 (-1.36%).

2018 Avg (August) 0.2153
2017 Avg (August) 0.2183

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2164 0.2139 0.2150
February 0.2157 0.2144 0.2148
March 0.2150 0.2140 0.2145
April 0.2156 0.2138 0.2146
May 0.2163 0.2141 0.2154
June 0.2150 0.2140 0.2144
July 0.2163 0.2142 0.2150
August 0.2170 0.2143 0.2153
September 0.2165 0.2145 0.2153
October 0.2147 0.2137 0.2143
November 0.2153 0.2141 0.2146
December 0.2165 0.2143 0.2151