2018 SDG to RON Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5555 RON

YEARLY LOW

0.0851 RON

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2189 RON

2018 SDG to RON Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SDG to RON exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.5555. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 0.0851.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4704 RON. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5438 to the December average rate of 0.0859, the exchange rate registered a net change of -84.21% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.5555 was down 17.38% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.6724, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,778 RON

2017 Average 3,054 RON

Yearly Trough Low 426 RON

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,351.98 RON purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.5895

0.0401

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SDG 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 0.2738, compared to 0.1640 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1098 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2738

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1640

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.3238 RON (High: 0.5304 / Low: 0.2066). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0015 RON (High: 0.0866 / Low: 0.0851).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.3238

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0015

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.3027 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3027

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.5438) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.6583), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1146 (-17.40%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.5438

2017 Avg (January) 0.6583

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5555	0.5328	0.5438
February	0.5304	0.2066	0.2411
March	0.2111	0.2061	0.2090
April	0.2135	0.2067	0.2097
May	0.2228	0.2123	0.2174
June	0.2239	0.2189	0.2215
July	0.2225	0.2188	0.2209
August	0.2284	0.2198	0.2233
September	0.2227	0.2193	0.2212
October	0.2259	0.0854	0.1466
November	0.0872	0.0854	0.0861
December	0.0866	0.0851	0.0859