YEARLY HIGH
3.0035 RON
YEARLY LOW
2.8253 RON
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.9223 RON

2018 SGD to RON Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SGD to RON exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 4, valuing the pair at 3.0035. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 2, dropping to 2.8253.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1782 RON. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.8848 to the December average rate of 2.9809, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.33% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 3.0035 was down 1.84% compared to the 2017 peak of 3.0599, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 15,017 RON
2017 Average 14,663 RON
Yearly Trough Low 14,127 RON
Transaction Impact: A difference of 890.88 RON purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.9944
2.8442
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SGD 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 2.8991, compared to 2.9454 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0463 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.8991
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.9454

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0994 RON (High: 2.9915 / Low: 2.8921). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0279 RON (High: 2.9984 / Low: 2.9705).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0994
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0279

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0436 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0436

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 2.9809) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.9087), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0722 (+2.48%).

2018 Avg (December) 2.9809
2017 Avg (December) 2.9087

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.9170 2.8556 2.8848
February 2.8823 2.8253 2.8567
March 2.8894 2.8470 2.8738
April 2.9106 2.8597 2.8849
May 2.9915 2.8921 2.9322
June 2.9984 2.9284 2.9621
July 2.9302 2.9005 2.9185
August 2.9801 2.9015 2.9400
September 2.9343 2.8934 2.9070
October 2.9752 2.9246 2.9444
November 2.9984 2.9705 2.9819
December 3.0035 2.9522 2.9809