YEARLY HIGH
2.6302 HUF
YEARLY LOW
2.3006 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.5005 HUF

2018 ALL to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ALL to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 23, valuing the pair at 2.6302. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 13, dropping to 2.3006.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3296 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.3146 to the December average rate of 2.6137, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.92% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.6302 was up 11.51% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.3588, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 13,151 HUF
2017 Average 11,527 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 11,503 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,647.95 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.6436
2.2846
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ALL to HUF 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 2.4182, compared to 2.5828 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1646 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.4182
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.5828

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.1124 HUF (High: 2.6145 / Low: 2.5021). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0354 HUF (High: 2.3360 / Low: 2.3006).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.1124
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0354

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0052 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0052

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 2.6137) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.3479), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2658 (+11.32%).

2018 Avg (December) 2.6137
2017 Avg (December) 2.3479

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.3360 2.3006 2.3146
February 2.3783 2.3071 2.3488
March 2.4193 2.3612 2.3803
April 2.4381 2.3872 2.4107
May 2.5420 2.4545 2.4959
June 2.6145 2.5021 2.5589
July 2.6159 2.5488 2.5742
August 2.5939 2.5429 2.5690
September 2.5933 2.5426 2.5673
October 2.6083 2.5599 2.5872
November 2.6104 2.5712 2.5856
December 2.6302 2.5934 2.6137