YEARLY HIGH
2.7695 BWP
YEARLY LOW
2.4713 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.5846 BWP

2018 RON to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RON to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 5, valuing the pair at 2.7695. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 29, dropping to 2.4713.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2982 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.5557 to the December average rate of 2.6170, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.40% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.7695 was up 2.35% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.7058, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 13,847 BWP
2017 Average 12,785 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 12,356 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,491.01 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.7241
2.5086
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RON to BWP 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 2.5421, compared to 2.6270 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0849 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.5421
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.6270

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.1396 BWP (High: 2.6964 / Low: 2.5567). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0365 BWP (High: 2.5489 / Low: 2.5124).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1396
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0365

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0796 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0796

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 2.7062) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.6337), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0725 (+2.75%).

2018 Avg (September) 2.7062
2017 Avg (September) 2.6337

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.5849 2.5224 2.5557
February 2.5760 2.4852 2.5349
March 2.5489 2.5124 2.5309
April 2.5802 2.5202 2.5449
May 2.5592 2.4713 2.5266
June 2.6137 2.5006 2.5599
July 2.6121 2.5634 2.5910
August 2.6964 2.5567 2.6271
September 2.7695 2.6377 2.7062
October 2.6602 2.5997 2.6266
November 2.6362 2.5606 2.5941
December 2.6512 2.5507 2.6170