YEARLY HIGH
0.1115 ETB
YEARLY LOW
0.0965 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1026 ETB

2018 HUF to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HUF to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 0.1115. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 15, dropping to 0.0965.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0150 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1084 to the December average rate of 0.0994, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.25% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1115 was up 5.50% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1057, 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 111,528 ETB
2017 Average 87,779 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 96,549 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,979.31 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1100
0.0978
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HUF to ETB 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 0.1061, compared to 0.0991 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0070 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1061
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0991

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0063 ETB (High: 0.1053 / Low: 0.0990). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0021 ETB (High: 0.1097 / Low: 0.1075).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0063
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0021

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 0.0055 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0055

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.1089) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0782), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0308 (+39.33%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.1089
2017 Avg (February) 0.0782

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1108 0.1056 0.1084
February 0.1115 0.1069 0.1089
March 0.1097 0.1075 0.1086
April 0.1096 0.1061 0.1082
May 0.1053 0.0990 0.1027
June 0.1020 0.0970 0.0997
July 0.1003 0.0972 0.0993
August 0.1007 0.0965 0.0988
September 0.1015 0.0978 0.0995
October 0.1002 0.0970 0.0989
November 0.0998 0.0972 0.0988
December 0.1013 0.0981 0.0994