2018 ETB to HUF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 ETB to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the ETB to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 15, valuing the pair at 10.3574. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 8.9663.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3911 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.2300 to the December average rate of 10.0588, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.98% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 10.3574 was down 21.58% compared to the 2017 peak of 13.2074, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 ETB based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
ETB 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 9.4394, compared to 10.0908 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6515 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.6007 HUF (High: 10.0986 / Low: 9.4979). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1823 HUF (High: 9.3007 / Low: 9.1185).
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 0.0700 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 10.1250) against the same month in 2017 (average: 11.0349), the exchange rate shifted by -0.9100 (-8.25%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9.4654 | 9.0258 | 9.2300 |
| February | 9.3521 | 8.9663 | 9.1806 |
| March | 9.3007 | 9.1185 | 9.2084 |
| April | 9.4275 | 9.1220 | 9.2437 |
| May | 10.0986 | 9.4979 | 9.7411 |
| June | 10.3103 | 9.8033 | 10.0323 |
| July | 10.2876 | 9.9702 | 10.0661 |
| August | 10.3574 | 9.9260 | 10.1250 |
| September | 10.2266 | 9.8509 | 10.0550 |
| October | 10.3107 | 9.9755 | 10.1151 |
| November | 10.2916 | 10.0243 | 10.1251 |
| December | 10.1955 | 9.8738 | 10.0588 |