YEARLY HIGH
0.3539 SGD
YEARLY LOW
0.3329 SGD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3423 SGD

2018 RON to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RON to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 2, valuing the pair at 0.3539. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 4, dropping to 0.3329.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0210 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3467 to the December average rate of 0.3355, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.22% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.3539 was up 0.09% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.3536, 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 1,770 SGD
2017 Average 1,706 SGD
Yearly Trough Low 1,665 SGD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 104.99 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.3515
0.3339
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RON to SGD 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 0.3450, compared to 0.3395 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0055 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3450
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3395

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0115 SGD (High: 0.3458 / Low: 0.3343). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0031 SGD (High: 0.3366 / Low: 0.3335).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0115
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0031

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 0.0056 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0056

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.3501) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.3335), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0166 (+4.98%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.3501
2017 Avg (February) 0.3335

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3502 0.3428 0.3467
February 0.3539 0.3469 0.3501
March 0.3512 0.3461 0.3480
April 0.3497 0.3436 0.3466
May 0.3458 0.3343 0.3411
June 0.3415 0.3335 0.3376
July 0.3448 0.3413 0.3426
August 0.3446 0.3356 0.3402
September 0.3456 0.3408 0.3440
October 0.3419 0.3361 0.3396
November 0.3366 0.3335 0.3354
December 0.3387 0.3329 0.3355