YEARLY HIGH
55.0144 IDR
YEARLY LOW
49.8726 IDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
52.4612 IDR

2018 HUF to IDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HUF to IDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 16, valuing the pair at 55.0144. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 27, dropping to 49.8726.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.1418 IDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 52.9347 to the December average rate of 51.1900, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.30% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 55.0144 was up 5.04% compared to the 2017 peak of 52.3768, 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 55,014,428 IDR
2017 Average 48,912,419 IDR
Yearly Trough Low 49,872,616 IDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,141,812.22 IDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

54.7188
50.2114
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HUF to IDR 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 53.0636, compared to 51.8587 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.2048 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 53.0636
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 51.8587

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 3.3052 IDR (High: 53.4277 / Low: 50.1225). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0485 IDR (High: 54.7442 / Low: 53.6958).

November Spread (Volatile) ±3.3052
March Spread (Stable) ±1.0485

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 2.1121 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.1121

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 54.3399) against the same month in 2017 (average: 45.7391), the exchange rate shifted by +8.6009 (+18.80%).

2018 Avg (April) 54.3399
2017 Avg (April) 45.7391

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 53.7077 51.8639 52.9347
February 54.5571 53.1912 53.7990
March 54.7442 53.6958 54.3432
April 55.0144 53.4386 54.3399
May 53.3740 50.3654 52.3776
June 51.3734 49.8726 50.5870
July 52.1022 50.2097 51.4432
August 51.9563 50.1227 51.2254
September 52.4335 51.0132 51.6792
October 54.7096 52.2486 53.8634
November 53.4277 50.1225 51.7513
December 51.8582 50.0668 51.1900