YEARLY HIGH
2.1037 HKD
YEARLY LOW
1.8889 HKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.9895 HKD

2018 RON to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RON to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 2.1037. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 12, dropping to 1.8889.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2148 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0510 to the December average rate of 1.9139, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.68% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.1037 was up 2.92% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.0441, 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 10,518 HKD
2017 Average 9,636 HKD
Yearly Trough Low 9,444 HKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,073.97 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.0911
1.8928
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RON to HKD 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 2.0385, compared to 1.9405 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0981 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0385
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9405

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0865 HKD (High: 2.0346 / Low: 1.9481). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0331 HKD (High: 1.9220 / Low: 1.8889).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0865
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0331

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 0.0684 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0684

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 2.0745) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.8293), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2451 (+13.40%).

2018 Avg (February) 2.0745
2017 Avg (February) 1.8293

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.0886 2.0083 2.0510
February 2.1037 2.0489 2.0745
March 2.1013 2.0587 2.0745
April 2.0954 2.0343 2.0672
May 2.0346 1.9481 1.9988
June 1.9869 1.9440 1.9650
July 1.9924 1.9583 1.9733
August 1.9827 1.9085 1.9506
September 1.9846 1.9507 1.9661
October 1.9466 1.9026 1.9294
November 1.9220 1.8889 1.9094
December 1.9359 1.8950 1.9139