2018 BOB to HUF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

41.5890 HUF

YEARLY LOW

35.7644 HUF

YEARLY AVERAGE

39.1106 HUF

2018 BOB to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BOB to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 12, valuing the pair at 41.5890. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 35.7644.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.8246 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 36.6586 to the December average rate of 41.0364, 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 41.5890 was down 3.06% compared to the 2017 peak of 42.9010, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 207,945 HUF

2017 Average 197,620 HUF

Yearly Trough Low 178,822 HUF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 29,122.92 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

41.5055

36.0813

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 37.5642, compared to 40.6570 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.0927 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 37.5642

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 40.6570

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 2.4305 HUF (High: 40.2335 / Low: 37.8030). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6295 HUF (High: 36.9888 / Low: 36.3593).

May Spread (Volatile) ±2.4305

March Spread (Stable) ±0.6295

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 0.2010 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 41.0535) against the same month in 2017 (average: 38.2404), the exchange rate shifted by +2.8132 (+7.36%).

2018 Avg (November) 41.0535

2017 Avg (November) 38.2404

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	37.5631	35.9985	36.6586
February	37.2569	35.7644	36.5333
March	36.9888	36.3593	36.6401
April	37.5291	36.2478	36.7660
May	40.2335	37.8030	38.7871
June	41.0992	39.0672	40.0003
July	41.0726	39.6990	40.2010
August	41.4152	39.7812	40.5183
September	40.9106	39.7399	40.3173
October	41.4718	40.2279	40.8154
November	41.5890	40.6525	41.0535
December	41.4519	40.4957	41.0364