YEARLY HIGH
2233.4323 LAK
YEARLY LOW
2057.3412 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
2136.1201 LAK

2018 RON to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RON to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 2233.4323. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 12, dropping to 2057.3412.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 176.0911 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2180.0801 to the December average rate of 2091.3328, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2233.4323 was up 2.80% compared to the 2017 peak of 2172.5096, 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 11,167,161 LAK
2017 Average 10,164,896 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 10,286,706 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 880,455.37 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2212.6726
2071.5618
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RON to LAK 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 2165.6541, compared to 2106.5861 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 59.0680 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2165.6541
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2106.5861

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 81.6968 LAK (High: 2216.3344 / Low: 2134.6375). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 33.2542 LAK (High: 2155.9386 / Low: 2122.6844).

January Spread (Volatile) ±81.6968
September Spread (Stable) ±33.2542

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 63.2855 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -63.2855

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 2200.9134) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1916.7946), the exchange rate shifted by +284.1188 (+14.82%).

2018 Avg (February) 2200.9134
2017 Avg (February) 1916.7946

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2216.3344 2134.6375 2180.0801
February 2233.4323 2174.3200 2200.9134
March 2223.0462 2181.0156 2196.4557
April 2219.5718 2157.7184 2188.6315
May 2158.6020 2080.6465 2125.3460
June 2121.1260 2077.5537 2102.4981
July 2140.0328 2104.5556 2118.7237
August 2152.6804 2072.2851 2109.7056
September 2155.9386 2122.6844 2137.1708
October 2119.3024 2074.7236 2099.2628
November 2096.9845 2057.3412 2083.3210
December 2112.8894 2072.3393 2091.3328