2018 BWP to HUF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BWP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |