YEARLY HIGH
62873.5892 VEF
YEARLY LOW
2.5685 VEF
YEARLY AVERAGE
31554.3047 VEF

2018 RON to VEF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RON to VEF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 20, valuing the pair at 62873.5892. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 2.5685.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 62871.0207 VEF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.6505 to the December average rate of 60802.3287, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2293915.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 62873.5892 was up 2257807.21% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.7846, 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 314,367,946 VEF
2017 Average 12,491 VEF
Yearly Trough Low 12,842 VEF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 314,355,103.41 VEF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

68564.1339
-6230.2117
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RON to VEF 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 10932.6757, compared to 52175.9337 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 41243.2580 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10932.6757
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 52175.9337

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 35878.8562 VEF (High: 62769.1572 / Low: 26890.3010). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2223 VEF (High: 2.7908 / Low: 2.5685).

August Spread (Volatile) ±35878.8562
January Spread (Stable) ±0.2223

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 1166.9865 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1166.9865

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 62331.2718) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.6090), the exchange rate shifted by +62328.6627 (+2388941.62%).

2018 Avg (September) 62331.2718
2017 Avg (September) 2.6090

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.7908 2.5685 2.6505
February 7599.6575 2.6601 4328.0118
March 10776.7113 7628.9004 9626.2796
April 17507.9305 10556.2969 13166.4179
May 20125.4534 17647.0106 18464.6595
June 20232.3504 19797.9028 20008.0349
July 27041.9715 19945.0425 22899.8628
August 62769.1572 26890.3010 45251.8670
September 62873.5892 61890.4797 62331.2718
October 61730.3992 60277.9284 61164.2853
November 60970.2445 59892.4346 60605.9867
December 61442.5860 60265.6677 60802.3287