YEARLY HIGH
40.5037 LRD
YEARLY LOW
32.2554 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
36.4453 LRD

2018 RON to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RON to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 17, valuing the pair at 40.5037. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 32.2554.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.2483 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 33.2773 to the December average rate of 38.5625, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.88% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 40.5037 was up 25.46% compared to the 2017 peak of 32.2830, 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 202,518 LRD
2017 Average 129,650 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 161,277 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 41,241.57 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

39.6064
32.7020
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RON to LRD 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 34.2895, compared to 38.6012 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.3117 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 34.2895
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 38.6012

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 2.9831 LRD (High: 37.5590 / Low: 34.5759). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6046 LRD (High: 38.8394 / Low: 38.2349).

June Spread (Volatile) ±2.9831
December Spread (Stable) ±0.6046

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.8966 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8966

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 39.0310) against the same month in 2017 (average: 23.4105), the exchange rate shifted by +15.6205 (+66.72%).

2018 Avg (July) 39.0310
2017 Avg (July) 23.4105

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 34.4740 32.2554 33.2773
February 34.5088 32.5786 33.4899
March 35.1730 34.3451 34.6813
April 35.0130 34.0169 34.5330
May 34.7115 33.5761 34.0906
June 37.5590 34.5759 35.6649
July 40.5037 37.5357 39.0310
August 38.9668 37.3696 38.1344
September 40.1962 38.4213 38.8426
October 39.0175 37.9964 38.5615
November 38.7617 38.0228 38.4750
December 38.8394 38.2349 38.5625