YEARLY HIGH
0.5563 RON
YEARLY LOW
0.4978 RON
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5284 RON

2018 SRD to RON Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SRD to RON exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 12, valuing the pair at 0.5563. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 0.4978.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0585 RON. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5111 to the December average rate of 0.5480, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.23% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.5563 was down 4.80% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.5843, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,781 RON
2017 Average 2,704 RON
Yearly Trough Low 2,489 RON
Transaction Impact: A difference of 292.71 RON purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.5543
0.5004
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SRD 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 0.5152, compared to 0.5417 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0265 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5152
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5417

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0227 RON (High: 0.5393 / Low: 0.5166). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0084 RON (High: 0.5383 / Low: 0.5299).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0227
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0084

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 0.0062 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0062

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.5498) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.5296), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0202 (+3.82%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.5498
2017 Avg (November) 0.5296

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5222 0.5014 0.5111
February 0.5115 0.4978 0.5049
March 0.5103 0.5000 0.5061
April 0.5166 0.5016 0.5084
May 0.5393 0.5166 0.5258
June 0.5404 0.5288 0.5348
July 0.5368 0.5280 0.5333
August 0.5515 0.5308 0.5397
September 0.5383 0.5299 0.5345
October 0.5527 0.5397 0.5447
November 0.5563 0.5464 0.5498
December 0.5529 0.5423 0.5480