2018 BAM to HUF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

171.6184 HUF

YEARLY LOW

156.0405 HUF

YEARLY AVERAGE

163.1536 HUF

2018 BAM to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BAM to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 3, valuing the pair at 171.6184. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 13, dropping to 156.0405.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 15.5779 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 157.8838 to the December average rate of 165.0454, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.54% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 171.6184 was up 6.51% compared to the 2017 peak of 161.1313, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 858,092 HUF

2017 Average 790,325 HUF

Yearly Trough Low 780,203 HUF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 77,889.36 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

167.5261

157.0072

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM 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 160.6287, compared to 165.6785 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.0499 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 160.6287

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 165.6785

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 7.0551 HUF (High: 171.6184 / Low: 164.5633). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.4476 HUF (High: 160.7851 / Low: 158.3375).

September Spread (Volatile) ±7.0551

March Spread (Stable) ±2.4476

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.9710 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9710

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 166.6496) against the same month in 2017 (average: 157.7302), the exchange rate shifted by +8.9193 (+5.65%).

2018 Avg (September) 166.6496

2017 Avg (September) 157.7302

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	159.1405	156.0405	157.8838
February	161.8460	157.2002	159.4498
March	160.7851	158.3375	159.6422
April	161.7621	158.3698	159.6116
May	164.1965	160.1924	162.1431
June	168.8543	162.1266	165.0415
July	169.9907	164.2096	166.2157
August	167.8516	163.2451	165.2696
September	171.6184	164.5633	166.6496
October	168.6443	164.4936	165.6786
November	168.8750	163.1673	165.2123
December	166.6054	163.6106	165.0454