YEARLY HIGH
80.1606 HUF
YEARLY LOW
65.8934 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
74.2293 HUF

2018 BRL to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BRL to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 80.1606. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 13, dropping to 65.8934.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 14.2672 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 78.9821 to the December average rate of 72.9004, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.70% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 80.1606 was down 15.87% compared to the 2017 peak of 95.2838, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 BRL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 2,004,015 HUF
2017 Average 2,148,547 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 1,647,334 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 356,681.05 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

80.0760
66.9488
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL 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 75.9250, compared to 72.5336 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.3914 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 75.9250
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 72.5336

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 8.6084 HUF (High: 78.0755 / Low: 69.4671). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.9742 HUF (High: 74.0980 / Low: 72.1238).

October Spread (Volatile) ±8.6084
December Spread (Stable) ±1.9742

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 3.4099 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.4099

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 78.9821) against the same month in 2017 (average: 90.9016), the exchange rate shifted by -11.9195 (-13.11%).

2018 Avg (January) 78.9821
2017 Avg (January) 90.9016

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 80.1606 77.6263 78.9821
February 79.3045 76.6430 77.7443
March 78.6036 75.8129 77.2249
April 76.8247 73.2371 74.5589
May 75.2513 72.3171 73.8239
June 74.6233 69.2623 73.2159
July 75.2085 70.4138 72.6842
August 74.7434 66.9907 71.4527
September 69.5485 65.8934 68.0428
October 78.0755 69.4671 75.0650
November 76.6028 72.5037 75.0565
December 74.0980 72.1238 72.9004