YEARLY HIGH
410.7945 MMK
YEARLY LOW
336.2109 MMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
365.3654 MMK

2018 RON to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RON to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 23, valuing the pair at 410.7945. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 29, dropping to 336.2109.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 74.5836 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 352.8211 to the December average rate of 383.2764, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.63% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 410.7945 was up 15.34% compared to the 2017 peak of 356.1703, 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 2,053,972 MMK
2017 Average 1,682,949 MMK
Yearly Trough Low 1,681,054 MMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 372,917.98 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

398.4116
338.6993
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RON to MMK 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 349.7957, compared to 380.9351 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 31.1394 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 349.7957
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 380.9351

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 30.8850 MMK (High: 391.1718 / Low: 360.2868). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.4666 MMK (High: 357.4432 / Low: 350.9767).

August Spread (Volatile) ±30.8850
March Spread (Stable) ±6.4666

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 7.1576 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -7.1576

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 393.4355) against the same month in 2017 (average: 352.6718), the exchange rate shifted by +40.7637 (+11.56%).

2018 Avg (September) 393.4355
2017 Avg (September) 352.6718

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 357.0528 346.0524 352.8211
February 358.0880 349.8042 353.5258
March 357.4432 350.9767 353.7663
April 355.0120 346.4731 351.0715
May 350.0305 336.2109 343.9139
June 353.3379 338.9801 343.6753
July 368.7200 351.2325 359.3852
August 391.1718 360.2868 372.5399
September 410.7945 381.2434 393.4355
October 396.8059 375.2996 387.2377
November 393.3081 384.8887 389.7357
December 389.7414 376.6016 383.2764