YEARLY HIGH
0.0684 RON
YEARLY LOW
0.0565 RON
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0630 RON

2018 RUB to RON Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RUB to RON exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 0.0684. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 10, dropping to 0.0565.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0119 RON. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0673 to the December average rate of 0.0605, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.13% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0684 was down 10.17% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0762, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 RUB based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 342 RON
2017 Average 347 RON
Yearly Trough Low 283 RON
Transaction Impact: A difference of 59.50 RON purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0681
0.0582
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to RON 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 0.0648, compared to 0.0611 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0037 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0648
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0611

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 0.0063 RON (High: 0.0661 / Low: 0.0599). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0015 RON (High: 0.0644 / Low: 0.0630).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0063
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0015

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0036 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0036

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0673) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0708), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0035 (-4.90%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0673
2017 Avg (January) 0.0708

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0684 0.0665 0.0673
February 0.0679 0.0651 0.0663
March 0.0669 0.0652 0.0662
April 0.0661 0.0599 0.0625
May 0.0644 0.0608 0.0630
June 0.0644 0.0630 0.0636
July 0.0643 0.0625 0.0633
August 0.0630 0.0583 0.0606
September 0.0611 0.0565 0.0590
October 0.0628 0.0605 0.0617
November 0.0625 0.0604 0.0616
December 0.0619 0.0586 0.0605