YEARLY HIGH
0.0072 RON
YEARLY LOW
0.0064 RON
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0068 RON

2018 SOS to RON Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SOS to RON exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 12, valuing the pair at 0.0072. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 2, dropping to 0.0064.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0008 RON. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0066 to the December average rate of 0.0070, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.16% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0072 was down 4.40% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0075, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 36 RON
2017 Average 35 RON
Yearly Trough Low 32 RON
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3.87 RON purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0071
0.0064
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SOS 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 0.0066, compared to 0.0070 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0066
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0070

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0003 RON (High: 0.0070 / Low: 0.0067). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 RON (High: 0.0069 / Low: 0.0068).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0003
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.0071) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0068), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0003 (+3.95%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.0071
2017 Avg (November) 0.0068

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0067 0.0064 0.0066
February 0.0066 0.0064 0.0065
March 0.0066 0.0064 0.0065
April 0.0067 0.0065 0.0066
May 0.0070 0.0067 0.0068
June 0.0070 0.0068 0.0069
July 0.0069 0.0068 0.0069
August 0.0071 0.0068 0.0070
September 0.0069 0.0068 0.0069
October 0.0071 0.0069 0.0070
November 0.0072 0.0070 0.0071
December 0.0071 0.0070 0.0070