YEARLY HIGH
168.7283 HUF
YEARLY LOW
145.3600 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
158.9603 HUF

2018 AZN to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AZN to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 12, valuing the pair at 168.7283. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 145.3600.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 23.3683 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 149.7096 to the December average rate of 166.5894, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.28% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 168.7283 was down 4.69% compared to the 2017 peak of 177.0330, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 843,642 HUF
2017 Average 797,148 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 726,800 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 116,841.70 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

168.3248
147.5008
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN 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 152.9399, compared to 164.9806 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 12.0407 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 152.9399
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 164.9806

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 9.5785 HUF (High: 163.3476 / Low: 153.7692). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.7474 HUF (High: 168.1821 / Low: 164.4347).

May Spread (Volatile) ±9.5785
December Spread (Stable) ±3.7474

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.6154 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6154

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 166.5049) against the same month in 2017 (average: 156.2817), the exchange rate shifted by +10.2232 (+6.54%).

2018 Avg (November) 166.5049
2017 Avg (November) 156.2817

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 153.4763 146.7336 149.7096
February 152.4925 145.3600 149.4663
March 151.3923 147.5556 149.3497
April 152.4411 147.1131 149.2361
May 163.3476 153.7692 157.4517
June 166.8615 158.5659 162.4259
July 166.4901 161.0514 163.0112
August 168.0894 161.6141 164.3769
September 166.1303 161.3531 163.7616
October 168.5526 163.3069 165.6398
November 168.7283 164.7284 166.5049
December 168.1821 164.4347 166.5894