YEARLY HIGH
0.3357 BDT
YEARLY LOW
0.2917 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3110 BDT

2018 HUF to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HUF to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 0.3357. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 12, dropping to 0.2917.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0440 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3278 to the December average rate of 0.2957, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.79% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.3357 was up 3.42% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.3246, 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 335,686 BDT
2017 Average 296,921 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 291,722 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 43,964.19 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.3330
0.2921
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HUF to BDT 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 0.3228, compared to 0.2993 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0235 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3228
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2993

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0201 BDT (High: 0.3240 / Low: 0.3039). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0064 BDT (High: 0.2990 / Low: 0.2926).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0201
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0064

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 0.0132 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0132

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.3296) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2756), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0540 (+19.60%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.3296
2017 Avg (February) 0.2756

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3348 0.3196 0.3278
February 0.3357 0.3242 0.3296
March 0.3319 0.3246 0.3282
April 0.3346 0.3261 0.3292
May 0.3240 0.3039 0.3160
June 0.3136 0.2969 0.3059
July 0.3080 0.2966 0.3034
August 0.3072 0.2953 0.3009
September 0.3057 0.2968 0.3009
October 0.3047 0.2929 0.2992
November 0.2990 0.2917 0.2955
December 0.2990 0.2926 0.2957