YEARLY HIGH
0.0081 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.0070 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0074 BBD

2018 HUF to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HUF to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 0.0081. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 12, dropping to 0.0070.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0011 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0079 to the December average rate of 0.0071, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.67% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0081 was up 2.87% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0079, 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 8,093 BBD
2017 Average 7,311 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 6,962 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,131.16 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0080
0.0070
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HUF to BBD 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 0.0077, compared to 0.0071 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0077
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0071

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0004 BBD (High: 0.0076 / Low: 0.0072). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 BBD (High: 0.0080 / Low: 0.0078).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0004
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.0079) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0069), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0010 (+14.88%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.0079
2017 Avg (February) 0.0069

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0080 0.0077 0.0079
February 0.0081 0.0078 0.0079
March 0.0080 0.0078 0.0079
April 0.0080 0.0077 0.0079
May 0.0076 0.0072 0.0075
June 0.0074 0.0070 0.0072
July 0.0073 0.0071 0.0072
August 0.0073 0.0070 0.0071
September 0.0073 0.0071 0.0072
October 0.0072 0.0070 0.0071
November 0.0071 0.0070 0.0071
December 0.0071 0.0070 0.0071