2018 BMD to HUF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

287.2600 HUF

YEARLY LOW

247.1120 HUF

YEARLY AVERAGE

270.2432 HUF

2018 BMD to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BMD to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 12, valuing the pair at 287.2600. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 247.1120.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 40.1480 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 253.3771 to the December average rate of 283.6185, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.94% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 287.2600 was down 3.27% compared to the 2017 peak of 296.9851, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,436,300 HUF

2017 Average 1,370,865 HUF

Yearly Trough Low 1,235,560 HUF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 200,740.00 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

286.7324

249.3652

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BMD 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 259.6069, compared to 280.8795 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 21.2726 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 259.6069

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 280.8795

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 16.3073 HUF (High: 278.0993 / Low: 261.7920). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.3747 HUF (High: 255.5880 / Low: 251.2133).

May Spread (Volatile) ±16.3073

March Spread (Stable) ±4.3747

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 1.0476 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0476

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 283.4746) against the same month in 2017 (average: 265.4832), the exchange rate shifted by +17.9915 (+6.78%).

2018 Avg (November) 283.4746

2017 Avg (November) 265.4832

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	259.3749	248.7500	253.3771
February	257.4455	247.1120	252.4792
March	255.5880	251.2133	253.2203
April	259.5310	250.4600	254.0192
May	278.0993	261.7920	268.0615
June	284.0817	269.9585	276.4839
July	283.4493	274.1900	277.5265
August	286.1722	275.1480	279.8517
September	282.8369	274.7037	278.8040
October	286.9609	278.0300	282.0018
November	287.2600	280.4501	283.4746
December	286.3300	279.9500	283.6185