YEARLY HIGH
29.5405 JPY
YEARLY LOW
26.8842 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
28.0103 JPY

2018 RON to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RON to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 2, valuing the pair at 29.5405. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 15, dropping to 26.8842.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.6563 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 29.1028 to the December average rate of 27.4409, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.71% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 29.5405 was up 0.93% compared to the 2017 peak of 29.2693, 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 147,703 JPY
2017 Average 138,627 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 134,421 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,281.54 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

29.2690
27.2747
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RON to JPY 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 28.2679, compared to 27.7527 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5152 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 28.2679
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 27.7527

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 1.6223 JPY (High: 29.5405 / Low: 27.9182). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4542 JPY (High: 27.8558 / Low: 27.4017).

February Spread (Volatile) ±1.6223
November Spread (Stable) ±0.4542

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.5713 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5713

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 28.6161) against the same month in 2017 (average: 26.6350), the exchange rate shifted by +1.9812 (+7.44%).

2018 Avg (February) 28.6161
2017 Avg (February) 26.6350

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 29.3810 28.7358 29.1028
February 29.5405 27.9182 28.6161
March 28.2691 27.7087 28.0448
April 28.6368 27.9158 28.3432
May 28.4804 26.9168 27.9316
June 27.8859 27.3179 27.5691
July 28.3201 27.6124 28.0081
August 28.2155 26.8842 27.5833
September 28.5198 27.6496 28.1071
October 28.2838 27.3725 27.7461
November 27.8558 27.4017 27.6309
December 27.8160 26.9949 27.4409