2018 RON to SDG Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

11.7451 SDG

YEARLY LOW

1.8001 SDG

YEARLY AVERAGE

5.8458 SDG

2018 RON to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RON to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 11.7451. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 1.8001.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.9451 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8393 to the December average rate of 11.6464, the exchange rate registered a net change of 533.20% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 11.7451 was up 551.50% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.8028, 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 58,726 SDG

2017 Average 8,206 SDG

Yearly Trough Low 9,000 SDG

Transaction Impact: A difference of 49,725.42 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

12.6271

0.8586

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RON to SDG 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 4.1553, compared to 7.5362 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.3809 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.1553

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.5362

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 7.2813 SDG (High: 11.7077 / Low: 4.4264). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0691 SDG (High: 4.5604 / Low: 4.4913).

October Spread (Volatile) ±7.2813

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0691

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1679 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1679

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 11.6464) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.7188), the exchange rate shifted by +9.9276 (+577.60%).

2018 Avg (December) 11.6464

2017 Avg (December) 1.7188

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.8768	1.8001	1.8393
February	4.8396	1.8853	4.4247
March	4.8525	4.7368	4.7846
April	4.8387	4.6845	4.7682
May	4.7094	4.4873	4.6003
June	4.5678	4.4664	4.5147
July	4.5705	4.4934	4.5278
August	4.5503	4.3773	4.4781
September	4.5604	4.4913	4.5216
October	11.7077	4.4264	8.4223
November	11.7156	11.4730	11.6210
December	11.7451	11.5415	11.6464