YEARLY HIGH
0.0316 HUF
YEARLY LOW
0.0274 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0299 HUF

2018 GNF to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GNF to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 15, valuing the pair at 0.0316. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 0.0274.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0042 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0281 to the December average rate of 0.0310, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.14% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0316 was down 2.38% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0324, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 158 HUF
2017 Average 150 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 137 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 21.07 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0314
0.0277
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GNF 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 0.0288, compared to 0.0309 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0021 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0288
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0309

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0018 HUF (High: 0.0309 / Low: 0.0290). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 HUF (High: 0.0284 / Low: 0.0279).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0018
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 0.0309) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0288), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0021 (+7.32%).

2018 Avg (August) 0.0309
2017 Avg (August) 0.0288

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0288 0.0276 0.0281
February 0.0286 0.0274 0.0280
March 0.0284 0.0279 0.0281
April 0.0288 0.0277 0.0282
May 0.0309 0.0290 0.0297
June 0.0315 0.0299 0.0306
July 0.0313 0.0303 0.0307
August 0.0316 0.0304 0.0309
September 0.0313 0.0303 0.0308
October 0.0316 0.0307 0.0311
November 0.0316 0.0306 0.0311
December 0.0313 0.0305 0.0310