YEARLY HIGH
18.4027 KGS
YEARLY LOW
16.5608 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
17.3712 KGS

2018 RON to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RON to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 18.4027. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 12, dropping to 16.5608.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.8418 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.1090 to the December average rate of 16.8117, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 18.4027 was up 2.39% compared to the 2017 peak of 17.9728, 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 92,013 KGS
2017 Average 85,013 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 82,804 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,209.22 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

18.2607
16.6195
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RON to KGS 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 17.8068, compared to 16.9356 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.8711 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.8068
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16.9356

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.8792 KGS (High: 17.8315 / Low: 16.9523). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2696 KGS (High: 17.2416 / Low: 16.9720).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.8792
September Spread (Stable) ±0.2696

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 0.5566 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5566

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 18.1239) against the same month in 2017 (average: 16.3253), the exchange rate shifted by +1.7986 (+11.02%).

2018 Avg (February) 18.1239
2017 Avg (February) 16.3253

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 18.3188 17.7340 18.1090
February 18.4027 17.8207 18.1239
March 18.2520 17.8983 18.0343
April 18.2636 17.7490 18.0136
May 17.8315 16.9523 17.4570
June 17.3201 16.8991 17.1028
July 17.3160 17.0029 17.1548
August 17.2130 16.5665 16.9317
September 17.2416 16.9720 17.0929
October 17.0268 16.6570 16.8665
November 16.8597 16.5608 16.7563
December 16.9883 16.6629 16.8117