2018 RON to RUB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

17.6843 RUB

YEARLY LOW

14.6098 RUB

YEARLY AVERAGE

15.9090 RUB

2018 RON to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RON to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 10, valuing the pair at 17.6843. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 14.6098.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.0745 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.8613 to the December average rate of 16.5430, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.32% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 17.6843 was up 12.44% compared to the 2017 peak of 15.7273, 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 88,422 RUB

2017 Average 72,105 RUB

Yearly Trough Low 73,049 RUB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,372.50 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

17.1678

14.6516

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RON to RUB 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 15.4428, compared to 16.3752 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.9324 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.4428

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16.3752

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 1.5813 RUB (High: 16.7080 / Low: 15.1266). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3654 RUB (High: 15.8831 / Low: 15.5177).

April Spread (Volatile) ±1.5813

June Spread (Stable) ±0.3654

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.7427 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7427

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 16.9581) against the same month in 2017 (average: 14.9351), the exchange rate shifted by +2.0230 (+13.55%).

2018 Avg (September) 16.9581

2017 Avg (September) 14.9351

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	15.0302	14.6098	14.8613
February	15.3628	14.7215	15.0821
March	15.3318	14.9553	15.1157
April	16.7080	15.1266	16.0065
May	16.4425	15.5202	15.8739
June	15.8831	15.5177	15.7172
July	15.9978	15.5502	15.8023
August	17.1643	15.8617	16.5050
September	17.6843	16.3629	16.9581
October	16.5401	15.9283	16.2155
November	16.5443	16.0035	16.2271
December	17.0775	16.1445	16.5430