YEARLY HIGH
0.1848 XDR
YEARLY LOW
0.1738 XDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1790 XDR

2018 RON to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RON to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 0.1848. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 12, dropping to 0.1738.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0110 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1824 to the December average rate of 0.1759, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.57% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1848 was up 0.22% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1844, 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 924 XDR
2017 Average 891 XDR
Yearly Trough Low 869 XDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 55.04 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1833
0.1746
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RON to XDR 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 0.1807, compared to 0.1772 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0035 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1807
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1772

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0057 XDR (High: 0.1802 / Low: 0.1745). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0024 XDR (High: 0.1762 / Low: 0.1738).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0057
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0024

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 0.0030 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0030

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.1826) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1740), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0086 (+4.96%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.1826
2017 Avg (February) 0.1740

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1845 0.1806 0.1824
February 0.1848 0.1808 0.1826
March 0.1834 0.1809 0.1821
April 0.1833 0.1800 0.1817
May 0.1807 0.1760 0.1786
June 0.1783 0.1742 0.1771
July 0.1807 0.1776 0.1790
August 0.1802 0.1745 0.1776
September 0.1803 0.1777 0.1790
October 0.1776 0.1747 0.1765
November 0.1762 0.1738 0.1753
December 0.1774 0.1749 0.1759