2018 HTG to HUF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 HTG to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the HTG to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 2, valuing the pair at 4.2995. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 3.6193.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6802 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.9281 to the December average rate of 3.7296, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.05% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 4.2995 was down 4.06% compared to the 2017 peak of 4.4816, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 HTG based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
HTG 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 4.0103, compared to 3.9960 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0142 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.2586 HUF (High: 3.8779 / Low: 3.6193). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0899 HUF (High: 3.9765 / Low: 3.8866).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.1741 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 4.1797) against the same month in 2017 (average: 4.2762), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0966 (-2.26%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4.0541 | 3.8809 | 3.9281 |
| February | 4.0082 | 3.8459 | 3.9361 |
| March | 3.9765 | 3.8866 | 3.9285 |
| April | 4.0195 | 3.8603 | 3.9211 |
| May | 4.2642 | 4.0401 | 4.1473 |
| June | 4.2733 | 4.1048 | 4.2003 |
| July | 4.2995 | 4.0906 | 4.1797 |
| August | 4.2766 | 4.0264 | 4.1549 |
| September | 4.0927 | 3.9496 | 4.0185 |
| October | 4.0446 | 3.9081 | 3.9896 |
| November | 3.9602 | 3.8427 | 3.9037 |
| December | 3.8779 | 3.6193 | 3.7296 |