2018 RON to LAK Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 RON based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |