YEARLY HIGH
1.9452 AMD
YEARLY LOW
1.6855 AMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7910 AMD

2018 HUF to AMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HUF to AMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 1.9452. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 15, dropping to 1.6855.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2597 AMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9054 to the December average rate of 1.7090, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.9452 was up 3.26% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.8839, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 1,000,000 HUF based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,945,243 AMD
2017 Average 1,763,208 AMD
Yearly Trough Low 1,685,496 AMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 259,747.02 AMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.9265
1.6892
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HUF to AMD 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 1.8596, compared to 1.7224 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1372 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8596
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7224

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.1173 AMD (High: 1.8557 / Low: 1.7383). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0308 AMD (High: 1.9118 / Low: 1.8811).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1173
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0308

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0872 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0872

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 1.9068) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.6779), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2289 (+13.64%).

2018 Avg (February) 1.9068
2017 Avg (February) 1.6779

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.9307 1.8679 1.9054
February 1.9452 1.8676 1.9068
March 1.9118 1.8811 1.8975
April 1.9296 1.8621 1.8940
May 1.8557 1.7383 1.8069
June 1.7877 1.6963 1.7469
July 1.7533 1.7006 1.7338
August 1.7487 1.6855 1.7226
September 1.7560 1.7103 1.7353
October 1.7434 1.6966 1.7195
November 1.7365 1.6932 1.7143
December 1.7341 1.6894 1.7090