YEARLY HIGH
0.7270 XCD
YEARLY LOW
0.6514 XCD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6860 XCD

2018 RON to XCD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RON to XCD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 0.7270. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 12, dropping to 0.6514.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0756 XCD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7089 to the December average rate of 0.6613, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.71% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.7270 was up 2.82% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.7071, 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 3,635 XCD
2017 Average 3,341 XCD
Yearly Trough Low 3,257 XCD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 378.20 XCD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.7225
0.6534
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RON to XCD 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 0.7029, compared to 0.6691 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0338 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7029
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6691

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0295 XCD (High: 0.7005 / Low: 0.6711). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0107 XCD (High: 0.6839 / Low: 0.6732).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0295
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0107

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 0.0236 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0236

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.7168) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.6371), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0796 (+12.50%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.7168
2017 Avg (February) 0.6371

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7217 0.6939 0.7089
February 0.7270 0.7076 0.7168
March 0.7237 0.7092 0.7150
April 0.7214 0.7005 0.7119
May 0.7005 0.6711 0.6883
June 0.6843 0.6696 0.6767
July 0.6863 0.6746 0.6795
August 0.6827 0.6571 0.6716
September 0.6839 0.6732 0.6780
October 0.6714 0.6556 0.6653
November 0.6632 0.6514 0.6591
December 0.6682 0.6554 0.6613