YEARLY HIGH
0.0714 EGP
YEARLY LOW
0.0624 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0660 EGP

2018 HUF to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HUF to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 0.0714. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 12, dropping to 0.0624.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0090 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0699 to the December average rate of 0.0632, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.62% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0714 was up 2.34% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0698, 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 71,405 EGP
2017 Average 65,190 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 62,358 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,046.73 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0707
0.0624
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HUF to EGP 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 0.0683, compared to 0.0637 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0046 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0683
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0637

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0035 EGP (High: 0.0679 / Low: 0.0644). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 EGP (High: 0.0639 / Low: 0.0626).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0035
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

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 0.0032 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0032

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.0700) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0586), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0114 (+19.46%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.0700
2017 Avg (February) 0.0586

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0711 0.0681 0.0699
February 0.0714 0.0686 0.0700
March 0.0703 0.0690 0.0696
April 0.0707 0.0680 0.0696
May 0.0679 0.0644 0.0664
June 0.0662 0.0630 0.0646
July 0.0652 0.0632 0.0645
August 0.0650 0.0625 0.0639
September 0.0652 0.0632 0.0642
October 0.0644 0.0624 0.0635
November 0.0638 0.0624 0.0631
December 0.0639 0.0626 0.0632