YEARLY HIGH
329.9817 HUF
YEARLY LOW
308.0816 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
318.8159 HUF

2018 EUR to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the EUR to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 2, valuing the pair at 329.9817. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 308.0816.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 21.9001 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 309.0871 to the December average rate of 322.6717, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.40% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 329.9817 was up 4.78% compared to the 2017 peak of 314.9398, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,649,909 HUF
2017 Average 1,546,250 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 1,540,408 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 109,500.30 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

326.3938
307.5138
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EUR 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 314.1060, compared to 323.5258 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 9.4198 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 314.1060
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 323.5258

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 11.7453 HUF (High: 329.7952 / Low: 318.0499). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.7914 HUF (High: 323.7987 / Low: 321.0073).

June Spread (Volatile) ±11.7453
December Spread (Stable) ±2.7914

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 1.7684 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.7684

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 324.5413) against the same month in 2017 (average: 306.5589), the exchange rate shifted by +17.9824 (+5.87%).

2018 Avg (July) 324.5413
2017 Avg (July) 306.5589

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 310.9334 308.0816 309.0871
February 314.1810 309.1574 311.7114
March 314.2488 310.9923 312.3352
April 313.5587 310.1676 311.7981
May 320.8626 313.8758 316.8496
June 329.7952 318.0499 322.8543
July 329.9817 320.5420 324.5413
August 327.0647 319.6374 322.9432
September 327.7304 323.2431 324.8204
October 325.7407 321.8663 323.9733
November 324.0595 320.9756 322.2049
December 323.7987 321.0073 322.6717