YEARLY HIGH
95.6365 MRO
YEARLY LOW
51.2064 MRO
YEARLY AVERAGE
90.2040 MRO

2018 RON to MRO Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RON to MRO exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 95.6365. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 8, dropping to 51.2064.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 44.4301 MRO. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 93.0864 to the December average rate of 87.3542, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 95.6365 was down 0.07% compared to the 2017 peak of 95.7063, 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 478,182 MRO
2017 Average 445,025 MRO
Yearly Trough Low 256,032 MRO
Transaction Impact: A difference of 222,150.61 MRO purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

95.1328
84.6337
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RON to MRO 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 92.4625, compared to 87.9455 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.5169 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 92.4625
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 87.9455

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 37.4869 MRO (High: 88.6932 / Low: 51.2064). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.4125 MRO (High: 90.3357 / Low: 88.9232).

October Spread (Volatile) ±37.4869
September Spread (Stable) ±1.4125

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 4.0897 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.0897

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 94.2579) against the same month in 2017 (average: 84.6356), the exchange rate shifted by +9.6222 (+11.37%).

2018 Avg (February) 94.2579
2017 Avg (February) 84.6356

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 94.7977 90.8661 93.0864
February 95.6365 93.2038 94.2579
March 95.0693 93.4234 94.0992
April 95.0292 92.2559 93.6415
May 92.2788 88.3966 90.6007
June 90.1466 88.2109 89.0891
July 90.5797 88.7417 89.5268
August 90.1857 86.9201 88.6152
September 90.3357 88.9232 89.5983
October 88.6932 51.2064 85.5086
November 87.6095 86.0483 87.0701
December 88.2740 86.5832 87.3542