YEARLY HIGH
2.0090 SRD
YEARLY LOW
1.7976 SRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.8943 SRD

2018 RON to SRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RON to SRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 2.0090. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 12, dropping to 1.7976.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2114 SRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9570 to the December average rate of 1.8249, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.75% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.0090 was up 3.23% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.9461, 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 10,045 SRD
2017 Average 9,256 SRD
Yearly Trough Low 8,988 SRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,057.13 SRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.9968
1.8028
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RON to SRD 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 1.9421, compared to 1.8465 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0956 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9421
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8465

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0814 SRD (High: 1.9358 / Low: 1.8543). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0295 SRD (High: 1.8872 / Low: 1.8577).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0814
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0295

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 0.0652 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0652

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 1.9807) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.7767), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2040 (+11.48%).

2018 Avg (February) 1.9807
2017 Avg (February) 1.7767

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.9942 1.9149 1.9570
February 2.0090 1.9552 1.9807
March 1.9999 1.9598 1.9759
April 1.9935 1.9357 1.9671
May 1.9358 1.8543 1.9019
June 1.8911 1.8504 1.8700
July 1.8940 1.8628 1.8751
August 1.8840 1.8133 1.8533
September 1.8872 1.8577 1.8709
October 1.8529 1.8093 1.8359
November 1.8302 1.7976 1.8190
December 1.8441 1.8088 1.8249