2018 RON to GMD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

12.9614 GMD

YEARLY LOW

11.6909 GMD

YEARLY AVERAGE

12.2021 GMD

2018 RON to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RON to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 28, valuing the pair at 12.9614. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 14, dropping to 11.6909.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2705 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.5912 to the December average rate of 12.1039, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.87% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 12.9614 was up 5.71% compared to the 2017 peak of 12.2617, 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 64,807 GMD

2017 Average 56,693 GMD

Yearly Trough Low 58,455 GMD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,352.34 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

12.6686

11.7396

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RON to GMD 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 12.3220, compared to 12.0822 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2398 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.3220

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.0822

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.7245 GMD (High: 12.9614 / Low: 12.2369). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2038 GMD (High: 12.2211 / Low: 12.0174).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.7245

December Spread (Stable) ±0.2038

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 0.4270 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4270

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 12.5912) against the same month in 2017 (average: 10.2797), the exchange rate shifted by +2.3115 (+22.49%).

2018 Avg (January) 12.5912

2017 Avg (January) 10.2797

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	12.9614	12.2369	12.5912
February	12.8914	12.3626	12.5556
March	12.6884	12.4188	12.5172
April	12.5860	12.2191	12.4390
May	12.2295	11.7094	12.0121
June	11.9514	11.6909	11.8170
July	12.1987	11.7836	11.9942
August	12.1379	11.7069	11.9536
September	12.3929	11.9648	12.1767
October	12.2934	11.9963	12.1806
November	12.1924	11.9491	12.0844
December	12.2211	12.0174	12.1039