YEARLY HIGH
242.1177 KPW
YEARLY LOW
216.9284 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
228.4575 KPW

2018 RON to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RON to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 242.1177. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 12, dropping to 216.9284.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 25.1892 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 236.0687 to the December average rate of 220.2206, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.71% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 242.1177 was up 2.82% compared to the 2017 peak of 235.4794, 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 1,210,588 KPW
2017 Average 1,112,775 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 1,084,642 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 125,946.19 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

240.6192
217.5849
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RON to KPW 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 234.0849, compared to 222.8301 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 11.2548 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 234.0849
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 222.8301

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 9.8146 KPW (High: 233.2891 / Low: 223.4745). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.5610 KPW (High: 227.7371 / Low: 224.1762).

May Spread (Volatile) ±9.8146
September Spread (Stable) ±3.5610

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 7.8582 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -7.8582

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 238.6997) against the same month in 2017 (average: 212.1856), the exchange rate shifted by +26.5141 (+12.50%).

2018 Avg (February) 238.6997
2017 Avg (February) 212.1856

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 240.3322 231.0783 236.0687
February 242.1177 235.6277 238.6997
March 241.0208 236.1827 238.1184
April 240.2423 233.2753 237.0616
May 233.2891 223.4745 229.2034
June 227.8988 223.0052 225.3576
July 228.5595 224.6626 226.2928
August 227.3588 218.8198 223.6440
September 227.7371 224.1762 225.7728
October 223.5963 218.3353 221.5458
November 220.8644 216.9284 219.5044
December 222.5395 218.2769 220.2206