YEARLY HIGH
36.6556 HUF
YEARLY LOW
31.6006 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
34.4804 HUF

2018 HKD to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HKD to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 12, valuing the pair at 36.6556. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 31.6006.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.0550 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 32.4040 to the December average rate of 36.2600, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.90% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 36.6556 was down 4.27% compared to the 2017 peak of 38.2888, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 HKD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 916,390 HUF
2017 Average 879,718 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 790,015 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 126,375.30 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

36.6581
31.8816
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD 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 33.1217, compared to 35.8391 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.7174 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 33.1217
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 35.8391

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 2.0934 HUF (High: 35.4459 / Low: 33.3525). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6374 HUF (High: 32.6532 / Low: 32.0158).

May Spread (Volatile) ±2.0934
March Spread (Stable) ±0.6374

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1244 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1244

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 36.2100) against the same month in 2017 (average: 34.0127), the exchange rate shifted by +2.1973 (+6.46%).

2018 Avg (November) 36.2100
2017 Avg (November) 34.0127

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 33.1601 31.8184 32.4040
February 32.8959 31.6006 32.2796
March 32.6532 32.0158 32.2943
April 33.0671 31.9068 32.3665
May 35.4459 33.3525 34.1536
June 36.1968 34.4008 35.2324
July 36.1320 34.9332 35.3624
August 36.4565 35.0576 35.6512
September 36.0299 35.0256 35.5722
October 36.5893 35.4756 35.9788
November 36.6556 35.8085 36.2100
December 36.6491 35.7482 36.2600