YEARLY HIGH
0.0298 GTQ
YEARLY LOW
0.0262 GTQ
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0279 GTQ

2018 HUF to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HUF to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 0.0298. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 15, dropping to 0.0262.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0036 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0290 to the December average rate of 0.0273, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0298 was up 3.64% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0287, 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 29,764 GTQ
2017 Average 26,866 GTQ
Yearly Trough Low 26,191 GTQ
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,573.73 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0295
0.0266
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HUF to GTQ 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 0.0286, compared to 0.0272 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0014 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0286
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0272

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0015 GTQ (High: 0.0284 / Low: 0.0269). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 GTQ (High: 0.0276 / Low: 0.0270).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0015
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

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 0.0014 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0014

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.0292) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0256), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0036 (+14.04%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.0292
2017 Avg (February) 0.0256

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0296 0.0283 0.0290
February 0.0298 0.0286 0.0292
March 0.0295 0.0289 0.0292
April 0.0296 0.0286 0.0292
May 0.0284 0.0269 0.0278
June 0.0278 0.0264 0.0271
July 0.0274 0.0264 0.0270
August 0.0273 0.0262 0.0268
September 0.0280 0.0268 0.0275
October 0.0278 0.0270 0.0274
November 0.0275 0.0268 0.0272
December 0.0276 0.0270 0.0273