YEARLY HIGH
159.8703 IRR
YEARLY LOW
137.8241 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
150.3969 IRR

2018 HUF to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HUF to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 31, valuing the pair at 159.8703. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 137.8241.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 22.0461 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 142.2856 to the December average rate of 148.9913, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.71% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 159.8703 was up 16.12% compared to the 2017 peak of 137.6802, 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 159,870,280 IRR
2017 Average 120,923,732 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 137,824,135 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 22,046,144.64 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

157.3226
140.9186
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HUF to IRR 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 148.2391, compared to 152.5547 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.3155 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 148.2391
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 152.5547

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 18.5922 IRR (High: 159.2715 / Low: 140.6793). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.3513 IRR (High: 150.4019 / Low: 147.0506).

May Spread (Volatile) ±18.5922
December Spread (Stable) ±3.3513

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 4.0483 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.0483

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 155.9556) against the same month in 2017 (average: 122.7172), the exchange rate shifted by +33.2384 (+27.09%).

2018 Avg (July) 155.9556
2017 Avg (July) 122.7172

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 147.9996 137.8241 142.2856
February 149.5512 144.8345 146.8138
March 149.5523 145.9477 148.0852
April 149.5370 144.3105 147.6844
May 159.2715 140.6793 151.3282
June 156.2690 149.9596 153.2377
July 159.8703 150.4023 155.9556
August 159.3584 150.8325 154.8367
September 157.1323 152.6137 154.8390
October 154.6504 148.0922 150.7908
November 151.5302 147.9380 149.9146
December 150.4019 147.0506 148.9913