YEARLY HIGH
0.5090 JMD
YEARLY LOW
0.4389 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4776 JMD

2018 HUF to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HUF to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 14, valuing the pair at 0.5090. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 27, dropping to 0.4389.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0701 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4902 to the December average rate of 0.4508, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.05% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.5090 was up 0.01% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.5090, 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 509,038 JMD
2017 Average 468,935 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 438,950 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 70,088.57 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.5080
0.4408
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HUF to JMD 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 0.4866, compared to 0.4685 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0181 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4866
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4685

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0330 JMD (High: 0.4808 / Low: 0.4478). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0127 JMD (High: 0.4955 / Low: 0.4829).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0330
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0127

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0227 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0227

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 0.5024) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.4442), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0582 (+13.09%).

2018 Avg (March) 0.5024
2017 Avg (March) 0.4442

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5004 0.4770 0.4902
February 0.5056 0.4919 0.4979
March 0.5090 0.4955 0.5024
April 0.4980 0.4803 0.4913
May 0.4773 0.4534 0.4686
June 0.4775 0.4590 0.4692
July 0.4851 0.4564 0.4719
August 0.4945 0.4748 0.4846
September 0.4955 0.4829 0.4887
October 0.4808 0.4478 0.4688
November 0.4543 0.4389 0.4464
December 0.4589 0.4433 0.4508