YEARLY HIGH
159.5892 HUF
YEARLY LOW
137.9554 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
150.7582 HUF

2018 AWG to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AWG to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 12, valuing the pair at 159.5892. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 137.9554.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 21.6339 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 141.5161 to the December average rate of 157.5497, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.33% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 159.5892 was down 3.63% compared to the 2017 peak of 165.6051, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 797,946 HUF
2017 Average 763,512 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 689,777 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 108,169.38 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

159.2065
139.3247
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AWG 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 145.1842, compared to 156.3322 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 11.1480 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 145.1842
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 156.3322

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 9.3274 HUF (High: 155.5801 / Low: 146.2528). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.4508 HUF (High: 143.1867 / Low: 140.7359).

May Spread (Volatile) ±9.3274
March Spread (Stable) ±2.4508

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 1.0584 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0584

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 157.4655) against the same month in 2017 (average: 148.5612), the exchange rate shifted by +8.9044 (+5.99%).

2018 Avg (November) 157.4655
2017 Avg (November) 148.5612

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 144.9022 138.8698 141.5161
February 144.0254 137.9554 140.9816
March 143.1867 140.7359 141.8578
April 145.1922 139.9220 142.2462
May 155.5801 146.2528 149.8958
June 158.7930 151.0253 154.6080
July 158.4844 152.7520 155.1512
August 159.5161 153.4135 156.1166
September 157.7895 152.6135 155.0582
October 159.3779 154.4177 156.6521
November 159.5892 155.8060 157.4655
December 159.0726 155.5281 157.5497