YEARLY HIGH
0.4399 ISK
YEARLY LOW
0.3742 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4002 ISK

2018 HUF to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HUF to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 29, valuing the pair at 0.4399. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 30, dropping to 0.3742.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0657 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4054 to the December average rate of 0.4248, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.78% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.4399 was up 4.53% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.4208, 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 439,855 ISK
2017 Average 389,360 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 374,188 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 65,667.17 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.4387
0.3786
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HUF to ISK 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 0.3940, compared to 0.4064 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0123 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3940
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4064

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0253 ISK (High: 0.4261 / Low: 0.4008). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0077 ISK (High: 0.3959 / Low: 0.3883).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0253
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0077

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0089 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0089

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.4337) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.3922), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0415 (+10.57%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.4337
2017 Avg (November) 0.3922

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4085 0.4001 0.4054
February 0.4043 0.3931 0.3999
March 0.3959 0.3883 0.3929
April 0.3975 0.3883 0.3922
May 0.3900 0.3818 0.3875
June 0.3927 0.3742 0.3863
July 0.3894 0.3750 0.3836
August 0.3891 0.3800 0.3847
September 0.4056 0.3824 0.3962
October 0.4261 0.4008 0.4153
November 0.4399 0.4276 0.4337
December 0.4341 0.4135 0.4248