YEARLY HIGH
0.1977 DOP
YEARLY LOW
0.1736 DOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1839 DOP

2018 HUF to DOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HUF to DOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 16, valuing the pair at 0.1977. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 5, dropping to 0.1736.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0241 DOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1914 to the December average rate of 0.1777, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.18% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1977 was up 5.83% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1868, 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 197,709 DOP
2017 Average 173,061 DOP
Yearly Trough Low 173,575 DOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 24,134.64 DOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1968
0.1745
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HUF to DOP 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 0.1898, compared to 0.1779 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0119 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1898
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1779

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0113 DOP (High: 0.1895 / Low: 0.1782). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0042 DOP (High: 0.1968 / Low: 0.1926).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0113
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0042

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0100 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0100

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 0.1948) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1623), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0325 (+20.00%).

2018 Avg (April) 0.1948
2017 Avg (April) 0.1623

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1949 0.1867 0.1914
February 0.1969 0.1906 0.1938
March 0.1968 0.1926 0.1950
April 0.1977 0.1909 0.1948
May 0.1895 0.1782 0.1848
June 0.1835 0.1745 0.1792
July 0.1814 0.1745 0.1789
August 0.1810 0.1743 0.1781
September 0.1822 0.1767 0.1793
October 0.1796 0.1736 0.1771
November 0.1793 0.1737 0.1763
December 0.1806 0.1750 0.1777