YEARLY HIGH
0.2648 INR
YEARLY LOW
0.2413 INR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2531 INR

2018 HUF to INR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HUF to INR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 15, valuing the pair at 0.2648. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 21, dropping to 0.2413.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0235 INR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2512 to the December average rate of 0.2494, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.72% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2648 was up 5.24% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2516, 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 264,789 INR
2017 Average 237,838 INR
Yearly Trough Low 241,334 INR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 23,454.55 INR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2627
0.2436
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HUF to INR 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 0.2532, compared to 0.2531 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2532
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2531

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0159 INR (High: 0.2598 / Low: 0.2438). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0036 INR (High: 0.2585 / Low: 0.2549).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0159
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0036

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0077 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0077

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 0.2612) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2467), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0145 (+5.86%).

2018 Avg (October) 0.2612
2017 Avg (October) 0.2467

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2557 0.2454 0.2512
February 0.2586 0.2520 0.2553
March 0.2585 0.2549 0.2568
April 0.2631 0.2552 0.2585
May 0.2559 0.2439 0.2520
June 0.2494 0.2413 0.2452
July 0.2500 0.2424 0.2475
August 0.2539 0.2435 0.2485
September 0.2640 0.2522 0.2587
October 0.2648 0.2570 0.2612
November 0.2598 0.2438 0.2534
December 0.2545 0.2436 0.2494