2018 WST to RON Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.5889 RON

YEARLY LOW

1.4750 RON

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.5352 RON

2018 WST to RON Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the WST to RON exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 15, valuing the pair at 1.5889. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 26, dropping to 1.4750.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1139 RON. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5161 to the December average rate of 1.5671, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.5889 was down 7.47% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.7172, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,945 RON

2017 Average 8,003 RON

Yearly Trough Low 7,375 RON

Transaction Impact: A difference of 569.70 RON purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.5795

1.4879

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST 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 1.5171, compared to 1.5533 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0362 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5171

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5533

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0597 RON (High: 1.5889 / Low: 1.5292). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0217 RON (High: 1.5442 / Low: 1.5225).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0597

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0217

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0194 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0194

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 1.5548) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.5745), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0196 (-1.25%).

2018 Avg (August) 1.5548

2017 Avg (August) 1.5745

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.5409	1.4965	1.5161
February	1.5268	1.4954	1.5101
March	1.5111	1.4750	1.4955
April	1.5114	1.4801	1.4971
May	1.5621	1.5101	1.5289
June	1.5791	1.5421	1.5548
July	1.5442	1.5225	1.5353
August	1.5889	1.5292	1.5548
September	1.5510	1.5267	1.5400
October	1.5762	1.5359	1.5504
November	1.5875	1.5575	1.5719
December	1.5818	1.5496	1.5671