YEARLY HIGH
0.1481 ARS
YEARLY LOW
0.0718 ARS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1029 ARS

2018 HUF to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HUF to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 30, valuing the pair at 0.1481. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.0718.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0764 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0750 to the December average rate of 0.1333, the exchange rate registered a net change of 77.65% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1481 was up 100.19% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0740, 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 148,141 ARS
2017 Average 60,676 ARS
Yearly Trough Low 71,789 ARS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 76,352.35 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1447
0.0687
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HUF to ARS 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 0.0829, compared to 0.1229 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0400 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0829
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1229

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0404 ARS (High: 0.1382 / Low: 0.0977). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0019 ARS (High: 0.0795 / Low: 0.0776).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0404
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0019

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0071 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0071

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.1384) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0666), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0718 (+107.83%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.1384
2017 Avg (September) 0.0666

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0787 0.0718 0.0750
February 0.0795 0.0776 0.0785
March 0.0809 0.0788 0.0798
April 0.0807 0.0786 0.0797
May 0.0945 0.0791 0.0878
June 0.1025 0.0909 0.0963
July 0.1027 0.0977 0.0995
August 0.1382 0.0977 0.1067
September 0.1481 0.1309 0.1384
October 0.1414 0.1251 0.1313
November 0.1368 0.1238 0.1282
December 0.1364 0.1286 0.1333