YEARLY HIGH
900.3074 MGA
YEARLY LOW
807.8819 MGA
YEARLY AVERAGE
847.3287 MGA

2018 RON to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RON to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 2, valuing the pair at 900.3074. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 11, dropping to 807.8819.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 92.4254 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 850.4932 to the December average rate of 868.9553, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.17% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 900.3074 was up 7.31% compared to the 2017 peak of 838.9673, 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 4,501,537 MGA
2017 Average 3,858,165 MGA
Yearly Trough Low 4,039,410 MGA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 462,127.18 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

883.0172
816.4030
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RON to MGA 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 840.5796, compared to 854.0778 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 13.4982 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 840.5796
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 854.0778

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 47.2844 MGA (High: 865.4361 / Low: 818.1517). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 23.5844 MGA (High: 857.0288 / Low: 833.4444).

February Spread (Volatile) ±47.2844
April Spread (Stable) ±23.5844

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 18.7089 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -18.7089

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 868.9553) against the same month in 2017 (average: 823.9690), the exchange rate shifted by +44.9863 (+5.46%).

2018 Avg (December) 868.9553
2017 Avg (December) 823.9690

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 863.4311 838.4664 850.4932
February 865.4361 818.1517 840.5219
March 857.2305 813.3135 833.5594
April 857.0288 833.4444 847.1468
May 841.8308 815.6904 829.8519
June 859.7622 828.1057 841.9046
July 853.1306 826.8369 840.6630
August 840.5442 807.8819 821.9541
September 864.1308 834.2853 853.4720
October 878.9393 847.1623 861.9565
November 897.6150 861.5624 877.4660
December 900.3074 854.0938 868.9553