YEARLY HIGH
5.4567 HUF
YEARLY LOW
4.7629 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.1299 HUF

2018 PHP to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PHP to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 2, valuing the pair at 5.4567. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 4.7629.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6938 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.0163 to the December average rate of 5.3723, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.10% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 5.4567 was down 8.64% compared to the 2017 peak of 5.9729, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 PHP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,364,186 HUF
2017 Average 1,361,142 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 1,190,730 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 173,455.84 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

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PHP 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 4.9937, compared to 5.2661 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2724 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.9937
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.2661

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.3200 HUF (High: 5.1785 / Low: 4.8585). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1158 HUF (High: 4.9228 / Low: 4.8070).

January Spread (Volatile) Âą0.3200
March Spread (Stable) Âą0.1158

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1494 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1494

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 5.3723) against the same month in 2017 (average: 5.2557), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1166 (+2.22%).

2018 Avg (December) 5.3723
2017 Avg (December) 5.2557

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Month High Low Average
January 5.1785 4.8585 5.0163
February 4.9413 4.7629 4.8670
March 4.9228 4.8070 4.8593
April 5.0258 4.8101 4.8824
May 5.2742 5.0334 5.1295
June 5.3118 5.1040 5.2079
July 5.3007 5.1493 5.2006
August 5.3446 5.1872 5.2542
September 5.2748 5.0770 5.1672
October 5.3718 5.1527 5.2299
November 5.4544 5.2983 5.3725
December 5.4567 5.2742 5.3723