YEARLY HIGH
0.5933 HUF
YEARLY LOW
0.5141 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5595 HUF

2018 AMD to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AMD to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 15, valuing the pair at 0.5933. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 0.5141.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0792 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5249 to the December average rate of 0.5852, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.48% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.5933 was down 3.35% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.6138, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,966 HUF
2017 Average 2,841 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 2,570 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 396.11 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.5912
0.5184
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AMD 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 0.5384, compared to 0.5806 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0422 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5384
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5806

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0364 HUF (High: 0.5753 / Low: 0.5389). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0086 HUF (High: 0.5316 / Low: 0.5231).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0364
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0086

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and August, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0043 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0043

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 0.5806) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.5385), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0421 (+7.81%).

2018 Avg (August) 0.5806
2017 Avg (August) 0.5385

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5354 0.5180 0.5249
February 0.5354 0.5141 0.5245
March 0.5316 0.5231 0.5270
April 0.5370 0.5182 0.5280
May 0.5753 0.5389 0.5537
June 0.5895 0.5594 0.5726
July 0.5880 0.5703 0.5768
August 0.5933 0.5718 0.5806
September 0.5847 0.5695 0.5763
October 0.5894 0.5736 0.5816
November 0.5906 0.5759 0.5834
December 0.5919 0.5767 0.5852