YEARLY HIGH
0.0152 BRL
YEARLY LOW
0.0125 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0135 BRL

2018 HUF to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HUF to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 13, valuing the pair at 0.0152. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 0.0125.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0027 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0127 to the December average rate of 0.0137, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.34% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0152 was up 18.62% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0128, 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 15,176 BRL
2017 Average 11,674 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 12,475 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,701.08 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0149
0.0125
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HUF to BRL 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 0.0132, compared to 0.0138 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0132
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0138

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0016 BRL (High: 0.0144 / Low: 0.0128). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 BRL (High: 0.0139 / Low: 0.0135).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0016
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0014 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0014

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.0147) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0121), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0026 (+21.53%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.0147
2017 Avg (September) 0.0121

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0129 0.0125 0.0127
February 0.0130 0.0126 0.0129
March 0.0132 0.0127 0.0130
April 0.0137 0.0130 0.0134
May 0.0138 0.0133 0.0135
June 0.0144 0.0134 0.0137
July 0.0142 0.0133 0.0138
August 0.0149 0.0134 0.0140
September 0.0152 0.0144 0.0147
October 0.0144 0.0128 0.0133
November 0.0138 0.0131 0.0133
December 0.0139 0.0135 0.0137