YEARLY HIGH
0.4744 RON
YEARLY LOW
0.4250 RON
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4507 RON

2018 SVC to RON Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SVC to RON exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 12, valuing the pair at 0.4744. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 0.4250.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0494 RON. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4359 to the December average rate of 0.4671, 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 0.4744 was down 4.51% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.4968, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,372 RON
2017 Average 2,315 RON
Yearly Trough Low 2,125 RON
Transaction Impact: A difference of 246.91 RON purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.4726
0.4270
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SVC 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 0.4396, compared to 0.4617 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0221 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4396
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4617

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0204 RON (High: 0.4601 / Low: 0.4397). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0069 RON (High: 0.4584 / Low: 0.4515).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0204
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0069

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 0.0050 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0050

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.4688) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.4509), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0179 (+3.98%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.4688
2017 Avg (November) 0.4509

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4454 0.4281 0.4359
February 0.4365 0.4250 0.4308
March 0.4354 0.4271 0.4320
April 0.4406 0.4282 0.4340
May 0.4601 0.4397 0.4488
June 0.4612 0.4515 0.4564
July 0.4578 0.4501 0.4545
August 0.4700 0.4521 0.4602
September 0.4584 0.4515 0.4555
October 0.4703 0.4599 0.4644
November 0.4744 0.4656 0.4688
December 0.4714 0.4620 0.4671