YEARLY HIGH
2423.3153 GNF
YEARLY LOW
2187.9846 GNF
YEARLY AVERAGE
2297.0472 GNF

2018 RON to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RON to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 2423.3153. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 12, dropping to 2187.9846.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 235.3307 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2362.7971 to the December average rate of 2240.1215, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.19% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2423.3153 was up 3.12% compared to the 2017 peak of 2349.8835, 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 12,116,576 GNF
2017 Average 11,273,392 GNF
Yearly Trough Low 10,939,923 GNF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,176,653.44 GNF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2405.6670
2205.1516
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RON to GNF 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 2344.8249, compared to 2249.2696 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 95.5554 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2344.8249
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2249.2696

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 99.4966 GNF (High: 2335.4826 / Low: 2235.9860). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 36.1334 GNF (High: 2293.9921 / Low: 2257.8587).

May Spread (Volatile) ±99.4966
July Spread (Stable) ±36.1334

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 79.7428 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -79.7428

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 2388.9573) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2210.4168), the exchange rate shifted by +178.5406 (+8.08%).

2018 Avg (February) 2388.9573
2017 Avg (February) 2210.4168

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2404.8260 2312.8246 2362.7971
February 2423.3153 2356.2769 2388.9573
March 2412.8054 2365.0632 2383.2711
April 2409.8215 2337.2497 2375.9168
May 2335.4826 2235.9860 2296.1739
June 2288.7118 2237.2002 2261.8333
July 2293.9921 2257.8587 2275.4177
August 2288.9655 2196.0866 2248.2865
September 2295.7960 2254.6472 2274.2902
October 2258.8232 2205.3251 2235.6402
November 2249.1355 2187.9846 2221.8613
December 2276.0850 2215.0902 2240.1215