YEARLY HIGH
0.9430 PLN
YEARLY LOW
0.8852 PLN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9155 PLN

2018 RON to PLN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RON to PLN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 2, valuing the pair at 0.9430. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 27, dropping to 0.8852.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0578 PLN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8945 to the December average rate of 0.9227, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.15% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.9430 was down 3.44% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.9765, 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 4,715 PLN
2017 Average 4,658 PLN
Yearly Trough Low 4,426 PLN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 288.95 PLN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.9333
0.8910
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RON to PLN 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 0.9065, compared to 0.9244 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0179 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9065
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9244

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0236 PLN (High: 0.9328 / Low: 0.9093). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0089 PLN (High: 0.9278 / Low: 0.9189).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0236
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0089

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0071 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0071

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 0.9298) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.9272), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0025 (+0.27%).

2018 Avg (July) 0.9298
2017 Avg (July) 0.9272

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9021 0.8852 0.8945
February 0.9007 0.8868 0.8952
March 0.9078 0.8988 0.9030
April 0.9092 0.8934 0.8997
May 0.9328 0.9093 0.9233
June 0.9373 0.9150 0.9235
July 0.9430 0.9233 0.9298
August 0.9273 0.9167 0.9227
September 0.9330 0.9160 0.9261
October 0.9310 0.9187 0.9227
November 0.9278 0.9189 0.9226
December 0.9290 0.9200 0.9227