YEARLY HIGH
0.0064 BAM
YEARLY LOW
0.0058 BAM
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0061 BAM

2018 HUF to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HUF to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 13, valuing the pair at 0.0064. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 3, dropping to 0.0058.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0006 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0063 to the December average rate of 0.0061, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.34% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0064 was down 1.14% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0065, 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 6,409 BAM
2017 Average 6,327 BAM
Yearly Trough Low 5,827 BAM
Transaction Impact: A difference of 581.71 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0064
0.0060
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HUF to BAM 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 0.0062, compared to 0.0060 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0062
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0060

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0002 BAM (High: 0.0061 / Low: 0.0058). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 BAM (High: 0.0063 / Low: 0.0062).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0002
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0063) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0063), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0000 (+0.00%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0063
2017 Avg (January) 0.0063

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0064 0.0063 0.0063
February 0.0064 0.0062 0.0063
March 0.0063 0.0062 0.0063
April 0.0063 0.0062 0.0063
May 0.0062 0.0061 0.0062
June 0.0062 0.0059 0.0061
July 0.0061 0.0059 0.0060
August 0.0061 0.0060 0.0061
September 0.0061 0.0058 0.0060
October 0.0061 0.0059 0.0060
November 0.0061 0.0059 0.0061
December 0.0061 0.0060 0.0061