2018 EGP to HUF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 EGP to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the EGP to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 12, valuing the pair at 16.0364. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 14.0046.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.0318 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.3136 to the December average rate of 15.8353, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.63% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 16.0364 was down 13.51% compared to the 2017 peak of 18.5409, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 EGP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
EGP 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 14.6477, compared to 15.6980 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.0503 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.8030 HUF (High: 15.5220 / Low: 14.7190). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2589 HUF (High: 14.4879 / Low: 14.2290).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0694 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 15.8405) against the same month in 2017 (average: 15.0280), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8125 (+5.41%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14.6772 | 14.0680 | 14.3136 |
| February | 14.5791 | 14.0046 | 14.2879 |
| March | 14.4879 | 14.2290 | 14.3662 |
| April | 14.7010 | 14.1495 | 14.3759 |
| May | 15.5220 | 14.7190 | 15.0648 |
| June | 15.8789 | 15.1123 | 15.4775 |
| July | 15.8215 | 15.3427 | 15.5163 |
| August | 15.9908 | 15.3847 | 15.6575 |
| September | 15.8191 | 15.3372 | 15.5882 |
| October | 16.0210 | 15.5246 | 15.7500 |
| November | 16.0364 | 15.6641 | 15.8405 |
| December | 15.9692 | 15.6593 | 15.8353 |