YEARLY HIGH
218.4228 HUF
YEARLY LOW
192.8536 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
208.4052 HUF

2018 CAD to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CAD to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 3, valuing the pair at 218.4228. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 192.8536.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 25.5692 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 203.8218 to the December average rate of 210.8974, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.47% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 218.4228 was down 2.07% compared to the 2017 peak of 223.0427, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,092,114 HUF
2017 Average 1,055,955 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 964,268 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 127,846.15 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

218.5662
193.8136
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD 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 203.1225, compared to 213.6879 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 10.5654 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 203.1225
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 213.6879

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 10.1774 HUF (High: 215.3345 / Low: 205.1571). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.1438 HUF (High: 202.5513 / Low: 199.4076).

December Spread (Volatile) ±10.1774
February Spread (Stable) ±3.1438

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 4.8802 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.8802

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 216.5035) against the same month in 2017 (average: 209.3827), the exchange rate shifted by +7.1208 (+3.40%).

2018 Avg (October) 216.5035
2017 Avg (October) 209.3827

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 207.9274 201.4981 203.8218
February 202.5513 199.4076 200.7565
March 199.1841 192.8536 195.8763
April 202.2293 196.8200 199.3512
May 213.4382 203.7309 208.2302
June 214.3573 208.1782 210.6992
July 214.9315 209.8927 211.3740
August 217.9788 211.2851 214.5253
September 217.0929 211.2606 214.0007
October 218.4228 213.9610 216.5035
November 216.8900 212.4647 214.8266
December 215.3345 205.1571 210.8974