YEARLY HIGH
0.0280 BOB
YEARLY LOW
0.0240 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0256 BOB

2018 HUF to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HUF to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 0.0280. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 12, dropping to 0.0240.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0039 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0273 to the December average rate of 0.0244, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.68% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0280 was up 1.80% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0275, 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 27,961 BOB
2017 Average 25,362 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 24,045 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,915.94 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0277
0.0241
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HUF to BOB 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 0.0267, compared to 0.0246 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0021 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0267
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0246

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0016 BOB (High: 0.0265 / Low: 0.0249). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 BOB (High: 0.0275 / Low: 0.0270).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0016
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

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 0.0014 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0014

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.0274) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0239), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0035 (+14.70%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.0274
2017 Avg (February) 0.0239

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0278 0.0266 0.0273
February 0.0280 0.0268 0.0274
March 0.0275 0.0270 0.0273
April 0.0276 0.0266 0.0272
May 0.0265 0.0249 0.0258
June 0.0256 0.0243 0.0250
July 0.0252 0.0243 0.0249
August 0.0251 0.0241 0.0247
September 0.0252 0.0244 0.0248
October 0.0249 0.0241 0.0245
November 0.0246 0.0240 0.0244
December 0.0247 0.0241 0.0244