YEARLY HIGH
0.0102 GEL
YEARLY LOW
0.0085 GEL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0092 GEL

2018 HUF to GEL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HUF to GEL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 16, valuing the pair at 0.0102. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 12, dropping to 0.0085.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0017 GEL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0101 to the December average rate of 0.0094, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.00% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0102 was down 1.45% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0104, 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 10,207 GEL
2017 Average 9,132 GEL
Yearly Trough Low 8,518 GEL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,689.03 GEL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0102
0.0085
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HUF to GEL 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 0.0095, compared to 0.0089 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0095
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0089

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0009 GEL (High: 0.0095 / Low: 0.0085). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 GEL (High: 0.0097 / Low: 0.0096).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0009
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0101) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0093), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0008 (+8.74%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0101
2017 Avg (January) 0.0093

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0102 0.0099 0.0101
February 0.0100 0.0096 0.0097
March 0.0097 0.0096 0.0097
April 0.0097 0.0094 0.0096
May 0.0094 0.0089 0.0092
June 0.0091 0.0086 0.0089
July 0.0089 0.0086 0.0088
August 0.0089 0.0086 0.0088
September 0.0089 0.0087 0.0088
October 0.0088 0.0085 0.0087
November 0.0095 0.0085 0.0089
December 0.0096 0.0093 0.0094