YEARLY HIGH
372.9598 HUF
YEARLY LOW
346.0305 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
360.2840 HUF

2018 FKP to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the FKP to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 10, valuing the pair at 372.9598. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 346.0305.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 26.9293 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 350.0853 to the December average rate of 359.3043, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.63% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 372.9598 was down 0.71% compared to the 2017 peak of 375.6104, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,864,799 HUF
2017 Average 1,764,841 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 1,730,152 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 134,646.65 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

369.2587
348.3422
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FKP 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 357.0072, compared to 363.5608 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 6.5536 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 357.0072
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 363.5608

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 13.8153 HUF (High: 368.5988 / Low: 354.7835). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.2569 HUF (High: 366.0860 / Low: 360.8292).

May Spread (Volatile) ±13.8153
September Spread (Stable) ±5.2569

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 6.3761 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.3761

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 367.0725) against the same month in 2017 (average: 348.1630), the exchange rate shifted by +18.9095 (+5.43%).

2018 Avg (October) 367.0725
2017 Avg (October) 348.1630

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 354.9646 346.0305 350.0853
February 357.3143 349.2627 352.6789
March 358.2120 349.6927 353.7445
April 359.5952 353.9508 357.1293
May 368.5988 354.7835 360.8895
June 372.2896 362.3385 367.5157
July 372.5518 359.7081 365.6479
August 364.8783 354.5476 360.1092
September 366.0860 360.8292 363.5504
October 372.9598 362.9930 367.0725
November 371.5914 360.5466 365.6803
December 364.6258 355.1043 359.3043