YEARLY HIGH
0.1550 RON
YEARLY LOW
0.1298 RON
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1451 RON

2018 UAH to RON Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the UAH to RON exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 14, valuing the pair at 0.1550. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 28, dropping to 0.1298.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0252 RON. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1339 to the December average rate of 0.1473, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1550 was down 4.03% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1615, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 775 RON
2017 Average 761 RON
Yearly Trough Low 649 RON
Transaction Impact: A difference of 126.01 RON purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1541
0.1321
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UAH 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 0.1440, compared to 0.1462 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0022 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1440
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1462

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0096 RON (High: 0.1503 / Low: 0.1407). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0019 RON (High: 0.1422 / Low: 0.1403).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0096
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0019

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0049 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0049

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 0.1522) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1562), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0040 (-2.56%).

2018 Avg (June) 0.1522
2017 Avg (June) 0.1562

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1383 0.1298 0.1339
February 0.1417 0.1335 0.1389
March 0.1457 0.1408 0.1437
April 0.1470 0.1427 0.1451
May 0.1542 0.1467 0.1500
June 0.1550 0.1509 0.1522
July 0.1527 0.1472 0.1508
August 0.1503 0.1407 0.1463
September 0.1422 0.1403 0.1414
October 0.1463 0.1428 0.1446
November 0.1489 0.1444 0.1468
December 0.1490 0.1445 0.1473