2018 HUF to KMF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 HUF to KMF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the HUF to KMF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 5, valuing the pair at 77.3802. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 2, dropping to 1.4983.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 75.8819 KMF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5925 to the December average rate of 1.5257, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.19% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 77.3802 was up 4636.23% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.6338, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 1,000,000 HUF based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
HUF to KMF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 1.5677, compared to 1.9435 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3758 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 75.8768 KMF (High: 77.3802 / Low: 1.5034). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0193 KMF (High: 1.5863 / Low: 1.5671).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween September and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 2.5285 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 4.0542) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.5808), the exchange rate shifted by +2.4734 (+156.47%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1.6053 | 1.5807 | 1.5925 |
| February | 1.5964 | 1.5663 | 1.5792 |
| March | 1.5863 | 1.5671 | 1.5768 |
| April | 1.5889 | 1.5690 | 1.5801 |
| May | 1.5727 | 1.5262 | 1.5509 |
| June | 1.5551 | 1.4992 | 1.5267 |
| July | 1.5349 | 1.4983 | 1.5179 |
| August | 1.5404 | 1.5086 | 1.5266 |
| September | 1.5269 | 1.5060 | 1.5164 |
| October | 1.5292 | 1.5061 | 1.5199 |
| November | 77.3802 | 1.5034 | 4.0542 |
| December | 1.5391 | 1.5119 | 1.5257 |