YEARLY HIGH
292.3820 KRW
YEARLY LOW
267.9613 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
279.1514 KRW

2018 RON to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RON to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 2, valuing the pair at 292.3820. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 1, dropping to 267.9613.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 24.4207 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 279.5884 to the December average rate of 274.9172, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.67% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 292.3820 was down 1.24% compared to the 2017 peak of 296.0632, 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 1,461,910 KRW
2017 Average 1,397,065 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 1,339,806 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 122,103.52 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

287.5581
272.9101
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RON to KRW 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 279.8894, compared to 278.4133 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.4760 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 279.8894
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 278.4133

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 12.0453 KRW (High: 286.3217 / Low: 274.2765). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.6821 KRW (High: 278.1462 / Low: 272.4641).

January Spread (Volatile) ±12.0453
November Spread (Stable) ±5.6821

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 7.4782 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -7.4782

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 286.3375) against the same month in 2017 (average: 269.2064), the exchange rate shifted by +17.1311 (+6.36%).

2018 Avg (February) 286.3375
2017 Avg (February) 269.2064

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 286.3217 274.2765 279.5884
February 292.3820 283.1616 286.3375
March 287.9663 280.5695 283.5179
April 285.7362 277.3257 281.6200
May 279.5451 269.2479 274.1418
June 279.5797 267.9613 274.1307
July 285.1437 278.6473 282.1277
August 283.1857 274.4414 278.6194
September 285.0540 276.7969 280.9748
October 282.5385 276.3211 278.9875
November 278.1462 272.4641 274.8534
December 277.8192 270.9486 274.9172