YEARLY HIGH
433.3777 CDF
YEARLY LOW
391.5098 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
411.0213 CDF

2018 RON to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RON to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 15, valuing the pair at 433.3777. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 30, dropping to 391.5098.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 41.8678 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 420.0045 to the December average rate of 397.7843, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.29% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 433.3777 was up 1.46% compared to the 2017 peak of 427.1620, 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 2,166,888 CDF
2017 Average 1,808,645 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 1,957,549 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 209,339.21 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

431.0495
392.6539
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RON to CDF 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 419.3261, compared to 402.7165 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 16.6096 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 419.3261
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 402.7165

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 27.0087 CDF (High: 429.0360 / Low: 402.0273). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.7409 CDF (High: 431.7382 / Low: 424.9973).

January Spread (Volatile) ±27.0087
March Spread (Stable) ±6.7409

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 14.1218 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -14.1218

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 427.1875) against the same month in 2017 (average: 300.0479), the exchange rate shifted by +127.1396 (+42.37%).

2018 Avg (February) 427.1875
2017 Avg (February) 300.0479

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 429.0360 402.0273 420.0045
February 433.3777 420.3114 427.1875
March 431.7382 424.9973 427.8498
April 431.0111 418.3822 425.3519
May 418.5365 400.9284 411.2302
June 408.8660 399.9626 404.3326
July 421.1143 394.6208 407.4225
August 414.9720 395.4940 404.2102
September 414.9040 405.4888 410.2624
October 405.9044 393.7755 400.7660
November 402.3772 391.5098 395.8535
December 403.0925 391.5105 397.7843