2018 ZAR to RON Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3278 RON

YEARLY LOW

0.2586 RON

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2991 RON

2018 ZAR to RON Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ZAR to RON exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 0.3278. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 0.2586.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0693 RON. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3128 to the December average rate of 0.2861, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.54% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.3278 was down 3.47% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.3396, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 16,391 RON

2017 Average 15,234 RON

Yearly Trough Low 12,928 RON

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,462.98 RON purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.3240

0.2659

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR 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 0.3131, compared to 0.2852 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0279 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3131

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2852

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0315 RON (High: 0.3025 / Low: 0.2710). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0075 RON (High: 0.3221 / Low: 0.3145).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0315

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0075

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0160 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0160

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.3191) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.3220), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0029 (-0.92%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.3191

2017 Avg (February) 0.3220

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3166	0.3074	0.3128
February	0.3278	0.3084	0.3191
March	0.3221	0.3145	0.3191
April	0.3207	0.3069	0.3137
May	0.3203	0.3044	0.3134
June	0.3167	0.2902	0.3005
July	0.3011	0.2895	0.2971
August	0.3025	0.2710	0.2867
September	0.2841	0.2586	0.2707
October	0.2856	0.2732	0.2794
November	0.2993	0.2836	0.2911
December	0.2989	0.2777	0.2861