YEARLY HIGH
0.2768 KGS
YEARLY LOW
0.2381 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2538 KGS

2018 HUF to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HUF to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 0.2768. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 15, dropping to 0.2381.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0387 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2725 to the December average rate of 0.2423, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.10% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2768 was up 2.58% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2699, 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 276,824 KGS
2017 Average 251,342 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 238,100 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 38,724.28 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2755
0.2392
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HUF to KGS 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 0.2641, compared to 0.2436 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0205 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2641
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2436

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0175 KGS (High: 0.2630 / Low: 0.2455). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0050 KGS (High: 0.2713 / Low: 0.2663).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0175
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0050

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0135 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0135

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.2707) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2388), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0319 (+13.34%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.2707
2017 Avg (February) 0.2388

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2765 0.2663 0.2725
February 0.2768 0.2644 0.2707
March 0.2713 0.2663 0.2692
April 0.2732 0.2639 0.2693
May 0.2630 0.2455 0.2558
June 0.2534 0.2397 0.2471
July 0.2485 0.2403 0.2459
August 0.2476 0.2381 0.2435
September 0.2480 0.2409 0.2444
October 0.2465 0.2393 0.2430
November 0.2450 0.2392 0.2424
December 0.2454 0.2399 0.2423