YEARLY HIGH
1523.6403 PYG
YEARLY LOW
1399.1529 PYG
YEARLY AVERAGE
1454.1786 PYG

2018 RON to PYG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RON to PYG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 1523.6403. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 15, dropping to 1399.1529.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 124.4874 PYG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1480.9822 to the December average rate of 1450.0874, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.09% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1523.6403 was up 1.83% compared to the 2017 peak of 1496.3289, 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 7,618,201 PYG
2017 Average 6,964,887 PYG
Yearly Trough Low 6,995,764 PYG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 622,436.89 PYG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1490.7415
1420.3479
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RON to PYG 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 1457.9678, compared to 1450.3894 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 7.5784 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1457.9678
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1450.3894

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 78.7557 PYG (High: 1513.5592 / Low: 1434.8035). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 28.2364 PYG (High: 1484.2643 / Low: 1456.0279).

January Spread (Volatile) ±78.7557
September Spread (Stable) ±28.2364

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No 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 25.0190 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -25.0190

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 1484.8753) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1347.8030), the exchange rate shifted by +137.0723 (+10.17%).

2018 Avg (February) 1484.8753
2017 Avg (February) 1347.8030

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1513.5592 1434.8035 1480.9822
February 1523.6403 1458.6663 1484.8753
March 1491.2759 1436.3326 1460.1585
April 1479.1184 1440.5549 1460.2979
May 1457.7595 1418.1011 1435.2789
June 1442.4165 1409.0253 1426.2140
July 1456.5322 1424.2738 1437.5467
August 1474.1928 1399.1529 1433.2517
September 1484.2643 1456.0279 1468.4276
October 1480.7648 1452.1132 1464.6296
November 1464.8823 1425.7259 1448.3934
December 1469.2224 1436.6435 1450.0874