YEARLY HIGH
27.9426 HUF
YEARLY LOW
25.4401 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
26.5081 HUF

2018 BWP to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BWP to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 29, valuing the pair at 27.9426. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 18, dropping to 25.4401.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.5025 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 26.0023 to the December average rate of 26.5203, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.99% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 27.9426 was down 1.32% compared to the 2017 peak of 28.3174, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 139,713 HUF
2017 Average 132,497 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 127,200 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,512.68 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

27.1631
25.7269
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP 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 26.5406, compared to 26.4756 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0650 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 26.5406
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 26.4756

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 1.5353 HUF (High: 27.9426 / Low: 26.4073). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5048 HUF (High: 26.7352 / Low: 26.2304).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.5353
March Spread (Stable) ±0.5048

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.6266 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6266

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 27.0182) against the same month in 2017 (average: 26.9921), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0261 (+0.10%).

2018 Avg (May) 27.0182
2017 Avg (May) 26.9921

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 26.3624 25.7199 26.0023
February 27.1324 25.8069 26.4184
March 26.7352 26.2304 26.4710
April 26.5865 25.9115 26.2904
May 27.9426 26.4073 27.0182
June 27.4952 26.6274 27.0434
July 27.2010 26.5885 26.9320
August 27.1452 25.9426 26.4732
September 26.3169 25.4401 25.8466
October 26.7590 26.0932 26.4287
November 27.1690 26.2695 26.6530
December 27.2916 26.0584 26.5203