YEARLY HIGH
43.6381 HUF
YEARLY LOW
39.0384 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
40.8496 HUF

2018 CNY to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CNY to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 14, valuing the pair at 43.6381. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 16, dropping to 39.0384.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.5997 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 39.4276 to the December average rate of 41.1496, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.37% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 43.6381 was up 1.71% compared to the 2017 peak of 42.9035, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,090,952 HUF
2017 Average 1,013,875 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 975,960 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 114,992.04 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

43.0862
39.0950
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY 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 40.7598, compared to 40.9395 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1797 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 40.7598
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 40.9395

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 2.2933 HUF (High: 42.5378 / Low: 40.2445). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5727 HUF (High: 40.3652 / Low: 39.7925).

July Spread (Volatile) ±2.2933
March Spread (Stable) ±0.5727

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 1.4267 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.4267

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 42.7536) against the same month in 2017 (average: 40.3139), the exchange rate shifted by +2.4398 (+6.05%).

2018 Avg (June) 42.7536
2017 Avg (June) 40.3139

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 39.7569 39.0384 39.4276
February 40.6736 39.2042 39.9309
March 40.3652 39.7925 40.0488
April 40.9805 39.9044 40.3240
May 43.3116 41.2011 42.0739
June 43.6381 42.2596 42.7536
July 42.5378 40.2445 41.3270
August 41.3794 40.2701 40.8770
September 41.3271 40.0392 40.6701
October 41.1372 40.2241 40.7530
November 41.2633 40.3990 40.8602
December 41.7525 40.6989 41.1496