YEARLY HIGH
0.8737 PEN
YEARLY LOW
0.8015 PEN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8338 PEN

2018 RON to PEN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RON to PEN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 14, valuing the pair at 0.8737. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 14, dropping to 0.8015.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0722 PEN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8435 to the December average rate of 0.8233, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.40% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.8737 was up 1.40% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.8617, 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 4,369 PEN
2017 Average 4,031 PEN
Yearly Trough Low 4,008 PEN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 360.92 PEN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.8661
0.8132
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RON to PEN 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 0.8447, compared to 0.8230 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0218 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8447
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8230

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0315 PEN (High: 0.8584 / Low: 0.8269). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0128 PEN (High: 0.8312 / Low: 0.8184).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0315
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0128

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0173 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0173

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.8617) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.7682), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0935 (+12.17%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.8617
2017 Avg (February) 0.7682

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8584 0.8269 0.8435
February 0.8737 0.8531 0.8617
March 0.8676 0.8515 0.8599
April 0.8607 0.8405 0.8508
May 0.8428 0.8146 0.8335
June 0.8258 0.8093 0.8189
July 0.8312 0.8184 0.8237
August 0.8325 0.8015 0.8176
September 0.8371 0.8228 0.8302
October 0.8285 0.8134 0.8202
November 0.8282 0.8130 0.8228
December 0.8319 0.8126 0.8233