YEARLY HIGH
1.5352 RON
YEARLY LOW
1.3754 RON
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.4591 RON

2018 XCD to RON Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XCD to RON exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 12, valuing the pair at 1.5352. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 1.3754.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1597 RON. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4109 to the December average rate of 1.5122, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.18% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.5352 was down 4.45% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.6066, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,676 RON
2017 Average 7,493 RON
Yearly Trough Low 6,877 RON
Transaction Impact: A difference of 798.57 RON purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.5293
1.3830
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 1.4234, compared to 1.4948 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0714 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4234
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4948

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0627 RON (High: 1.4902 / Low: 1.4275). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0232 RON (High: 1.4855 / Low: 1.4623).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0627
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0232

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0157 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0157

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 1.5171) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.4594), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0577 (+3.96%).

2018 Avg (November) 1.5171
2017 Avg (November) 1.4594

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.4412 1.3857 1.4109
February 1.4133 1.3754 1.3952
March 1.4100 1.3817 1.3986
April 1.4276 1.3862 1.4049
May 1.4902 1.4275 1.4531
June 1.4933 1.4613 1.4778
July 1.4823 1.4570 1.4717
August 1.5219 1.4647 1.4893
September 1.4855 1.4623 1.4750
October 1.5253 1.4894 1.5032
November 1.5352 1.5078 1.5171
December 1.5257 1.4964 1.5122