2018 RON to SOS Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 RON to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the RON to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 2, valuing the pair at 156.2500. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 12, dropping to 139.3777.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 16.8723 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 152.0825 to the December average rate of 141.9050, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.69% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 156.2500 was up 1.79% compared to the 2017 peak of 153.5051, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 RON based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
RON to SOS Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 150.5488, compared to 143.3279 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 7.2208 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 6.9341 SOS (High: 155.1105 / Low: 148.1764). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.2713 SOS (High: 146.4119 / Low: 144.1405).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo 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 5.3129 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 154.0511) against the same month in 2017 (average: 136.4901), the exchange rate shifted by +17.5610 (+12.87%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 155.1105 | 148.1764 | 152.0825 |
| February | 156.2500 | 152.2266 | 154.0511 |
| March | 155.8601 | 151.9832 | 153.7054 |
| April | 154.2675 | 148.8614 | 152.1533 |
| May | 149.6181 | 143.0048 | 146.8404 |
| June | 146.0575 | 142.0009 | 144.4599 |
| July | 146.8775 | 144.3542 | 145.3925 |
| August | 146.2433 | 140.6711 | 143.6941 |
| September | 146.4119 | 144.1405 | 145.0755 |
| October | 143.9855 | 140.6525 | 142.6167 |
| November | 142.3348 | 139.3777 | 141.2839 |
| December | 143.4144 | 140.4193 | 141.9050 |