YEARLY HIGH
36.4529 GNF
YEARLY LOW
31.5988 GNF
YEARLY AVERAGE
33.5614 GNF

2018 HUF to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HUF to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 36.4529. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 15, dropping to 31.5988.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.8541 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 35.5575 to the December average rate of 32.2805, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.22% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 36.4529 was up 3.34% compared to the 2017 peak of 35.2743, 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 36,452,904 GNF
2017 Average 33,325,193 GNF
Yearly Trough Low 31,598,818 GNF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,854,086.12 GNF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

36.0338
31.7837
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HUF to GNF 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 34.7746, compared to 32.3483 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.4263 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 34.7746
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 32.3483

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 2.0573 GNF (High: 34.4378 / Low: 32.3805). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6201 GNF (High: 35.8647 / Low: 35.2447).

May Spread (Volatile) ±2.0573
March Spread (Stable) ±0.6201

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 1.8678 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.8678

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 35.6796) against the same month in 2017 (average: 32.3374), the exchange rate shifted by +3.3422 (+10.34%).

2018 Avg (February) 35.6796
2017 Avg (February) 32.3374

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 36.2069 34.7295 35.5575
February 36.4529 34.9589 35.6796
March 35.8647 35.2447 35.5739
April 36.0445 34.7448 35.5130
May 34.4378 32.3805 33.6452
June 33.4716 31.7764 32.6782
July 32.9793 31.9105 32.6102
August 32.9427 31.5988 32.3342
September 33.0116 31.9988 32.5199
October 32.6215 31.6917 32.2073
November 32.6796 31.6006 32.1378
December 32.7963 31.9011 32.2805