YEARLY HIGH
0.1363 RON
YEARLY LOW
0.1193 RON
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1287 RON

2018 UYU to RON Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the UYU to RON exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 0.1363. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 20, dropping to 0.1193.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0170 RON. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1335 to the December average rate of 0.1268, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.97% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1363 was down 10.73% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1527, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 682 RON
2017 Average 707 RON
Yearly Trough Low 597 RON
Transaction Impact: A difference of 84.95 RON purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1354
0.1203
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UYU 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 0.1317, compared to 0.1257 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0060 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1317
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1257

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0115 RON (High: 0.1363 / Low: 0.1248). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0023 RON (High: 0.1340 / Low: 0.1317).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0115
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0023

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0075 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0075

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 0.1302) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1466), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0164 (-11.17%).

2018 Avg (May) 0.1302
2017 Avg (May) 0.1466

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1358 0.1316 0.1335
February 0.1347 0.1291 0.1321
March 0.1340 0.1317 0.1332
April 0.1356 0.1325 0.1342
May 0.1363 0.1248 0.1302
June 0.1288 0.1262 0.1273
July 0.1296 0.1258 0.1275
August 0.1352 0.1239 0.1290
September 0.1241 0.1193 0.1216
October 0.1256 0.1219 0.1235
November 0.1282 0.1244 0.1258
December 0.1282 0.1253 0.1268