YEARLY HIGH
0.5042 HUF
YEARLY LOW
0.4352 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4686 HUF

2018 CRC to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CRC to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 15, valuing the pair at 0.5042. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 0.4352.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0690 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4467 to the December average rate of 0.4739, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.07% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.5042 was down 6.48% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.5391, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,521 HUF
2017 Average 2,425 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 2,176 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 345.03 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.4981
0.4369
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CRC 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 0.4573, compared to 0.4798 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0225 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4573
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4798

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0299 HUF (High: 0.4917 / Low: 0.4618). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0068 HUF (High: 0.4484 / Low: 0.4415).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0299
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0068

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0123 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0123

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 0.4930) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.4469), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0461 (+10.31%).

2018 Avg (August) 0.4930
2017 Avg (August) 0.4469

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4576 0.4370 0.4467
February 0.4516 0.4352 0.4420
March 0.4484 0.4415 0.4454
April 0.4583 0.4424 0.4487
May 0.4917 0.4618 0.4737
June 0.5001 0.4762 0.4876
July 0.5000 0.4837 0.4893
August 0.5042 0.4850 0.4930
September 0.4921 0.4744 0.4814
October 0.4842 0.4681 0.4769
November 0.4777 0.4500 0.4646
December 0.4798 0.4629 0.4739