YEARLY HIGH
11094.8232 IRR
YEARLY LOW
9164.9924 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
10306.0499 IRR

2018 RON to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RON to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 25, valuing the pair at 11094.8232. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 9164.9924.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1929.8308 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9454.8837 to the December average rate of 10339.4089, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 11094.8232 was up 21.02% compared to the 2017 peak of 9167.8489, 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 55,474,116 IRR
2017 Average 40,895,110 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 45,824,962 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,649,154.09 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

11024.7329
9312.1702
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RON to IRR 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 10004.1549, compared to 10607.9449 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 603.7901 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10004.1549
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10607.9449

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 1292.3123 IRR (High: 10844.0588 / Low: 9551.7465). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 171.3400 IRR (High: 10922.4826 / Low: 10751.1426).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1292.3123
September Spread (Stable) ±171.3400

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 361.7938 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -361.7938

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 10882.0193) against the same month in 2017 (average: 8232.6193), the exchange rate shifted by +2649.4000 (+32.18%).

2018 Avg (July) 10882.0193
2017 Avg (July) 8232.6193

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9864.5078 9164.9924 9454.8837
February 9941.8622 9710.5039 9830.1016
March 10061.1506 9826.5516 9920.8928
April 9997.5622 9707.6328 9880.5051
May 10844.0588 9551.7465 10331.7468
June 10693.3094 10488.0348 10606.7991
July 11094.8232 10641.8721 10882.0193
August 11072.7497 10494.6134 10766.0968
September 10922.4826 10751.1426 10828.7811
October 10713.2331 10309.4672 10466.9873
November 10428.8847 10243.0407 10364.3760
December 10421.6168 10211.7188 10339.4089