YEARLY HIGH
138.5505 SYP
YEARLY LOW
124.1337 SYP
YEARLY AVERAGE
130.7325 SYP

2018 RON to SYP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RON to SYP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 138.5505. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 12, dropping to 124.1337.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 14.4168 SYP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 135.0963 to the December average rate of 126.0168, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.72% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 138.5505 was up 2.83% compared to the 2017 peak of 134.7439, 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 692,752 SYP
2017 Average 417,002 SYP
Yearly Trough Low 620,668 SYP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 72,084.03 SYP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

137.6852
124.5054
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RON to SYP 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 133.9505, compared to 127.5146 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 6.4359 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 133.9505
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 127.5146

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 5.6075 SYP (High: 133.4945 / Low: 127.8870). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.0477 SYP (High: 130.3188 / Low: 128.2711).

May Spread (Volatile) ±5.6075
September Spread (Stable) ±2.0477

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 4.4923 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.4923

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 136.5869) against the same month in 2017 (average: 50.5322), the exchange rate shifted by +86.0547 (+170.30%).

2018 Avg (February) 136.5869
2017 Avg (February) 50.5322

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 137.5101 132.2423 135.0963
February 138.5505 134.8288 136.5869
March 137.9148 135.1463 136.2540
April 137.4693 133.4827 135.6493
May 133.4945 127.8870 131.1570
June 130.4024 127.6011 128.9593
July 130.7893 128.5606 129.4989
August 130.1023 125.2123 127.9816
September 130.3188 128.2711 129.2040
October 127.9451 124.9387 126.7824
November 126.3851 124.1337 125.6038
December 127.3437 124.9021 126.0168