YEARLY HIGH
2.4898 CLP
YEARLY LOW
2.2636 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.3751 CLP

2018 HUF to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HUF to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 11, valuing the pair at 2.4898. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 29, dropping to 2.2636.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2262 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.3898 to the December average rate of 2.4140, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.4898 was down 2.12% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.5438, 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 2,489,783 CLP
2017 Average 2,369,955 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 2,263,580 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 226,203.67 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.4479
2.2900
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HUF to CLP 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 2.3580, compared to 2.3921 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0342 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.3580
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.3921

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.1332 CLP (High: 2.4827 / Low: 2.3494). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0547 CLP (High: 2.3882 / Low: 2.3335).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.1332
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0547

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0350 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0350

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 2.4347) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.4178), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0169 (+0.70%).

2018 Avg (September) 2.4347
2017 Avg (September) 2.4178

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.4254 2.3441 2.3898
February 2.4250 2.3009 2.3641
March 2.4148 2.3336 2.3861
April 2.3882 2.3335 2.3665
May 2.3901 2.2636 2.3382
June 2.3437 2.2732 2.3032
July 2.3872 2.3174 2.3503
August 2.4211 2.3077 2.3539
September 2.4898 2.3609 2.4347
October 2.4328 2.3541 2.4095
November 2.4313 2.3489 2.3904
December 2.4827 2.3494 2.4140