YEARLY HIGH
33.5966 LAK
YEARLY LOW
29.6648 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
31.2060 LAK

2018 HUF to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HUF to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 33.5966. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 27, dropping to 29.6648.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.9317 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 32.8078 to the December average rate of 30.1364, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.14% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 33.5966 was up 3.02% compared to the 2017 peak of 32.6118, 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 33,596,574 LAK
2017 Average 30,055,324 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 29,664,844 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,931,730.73 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

33.1449
29.8603
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HUF to LAK 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 32.1158, compared to 30.2962 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.8196 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 32.1158
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 30.2962

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 1.6972 LAK (High: 31.8282 / Low: 30.1310). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5726 LAK (High: 33.0441 / Low: 32.4715).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.6972
March Spread (Stable) ±0.5726

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 1.5719 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.5719

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 32.8712) against the same month in 2017 (average: 28.0420), the exchange rate shifted by +4.8292 (+17.22%).

2018 Avg (February) 32.8712
2017 Avg (February) 28.0420

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 33.4070 32.0538 32.8078
February 33.5966 32.2593 32.8712
March 33.0441 32.4715 32.7854
April 33.1989 32.0759 32.7135
May 31.8282 30.1310 31.1416
June 31.0299 29.6648 30.3754
July 30.7713 29.7438 30.3644
August 30.7486 29.7837 30.3408
September 31.0156 30.1403 30.5590
October 30.6747 29.8027 30.2426
November 30.4689 29.7137 30.1340
December 30.5233 29.8083 30.1364