YEARLY HIGH
1.5580 HUF
YEARLY LOW
0.9038 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0965 HUF

2018 AOA to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AOA to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 1.5580. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 19, dropping to 0.9038.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6542 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4237 to the December average rate of 0.9180, the exchange rate registered a net change of -35.52% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.5580 was down 12.97% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.7901, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,790 HUF
2017 Average 8,263 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 4,519 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,270.93 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.4746
0.8635
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AOA 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 1.2116, compared to 0.9814 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2302 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2116
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9814

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.3548 HUF (High: 1.5580 / Low: 1.2032). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0197 HUF (High: 0.9417 / Low: 0.9220).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.3548
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0197

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.2220 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2220

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 1.4237) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.7514), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3278 (-18.71%).

2018 Avg (January) 1.4237
2017 Avg (January) 1.7514

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5580 1.2032 1.4237
February 1.2159 1.1797 1.2017
March 1.1973 1.1708 1.1826
April 1.1868 1.1463 1.1651
May 1.1752 1.1395 1.1540
June 1.1693 1.1306 1.1423
July 1.1417 1.0670 1.0959
August 1.0924 1.0122 1.0526
September 1.0193 0.9464 0.9766
October 0.9417 0.9220 0.9308
November 0.9265 0.9038 0.9145
December 0.9280 0.9071 0.9180