YEARLY HIGH
0.0393 BWP
YEARLY LOW
0.0358 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0377 BWP

2018 HUF to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HUF to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 18, valuing the pair at 0.0393. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 29, dropping to 0.0358.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0035 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0385 to the December average rate of 0.0377, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.94% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0393 was down 2.25% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0402, 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 39,308 BWP
2017 Average 37,795 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 35,788 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,520.43 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0389
0.0368
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HUF to BWP 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 0.0377, compared to 0.0378 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0377
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0378

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0021 BWP (High: 0.0379 / Low: 0.0358). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 BWP (High: 0.0381 / Low: 0.0374).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0021
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0010 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.0387) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0393), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0006 (-1.45%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.0387
2017 Avg (September) 0.0393

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0389 0.0379 0.0385
February 0.0387 0.0369 0.0379
March 0.0381 0.0374 0.0378
April 0.0386 0.0376 0.0380
May 0.0379 0.0358 0.0370
June 0.0376 0.0364 0.0370
July 0.0376 0.0368 0.0371
August 0.0385 0.0368 0.0378
September 0.0393 0.0380 0.0387
October 0.0383 0.0374 0.0378
November 0.0381 0.0368 0.0375
December 0.0384 0.0366 0.0377