YEARLY HIGH
6.1216 LBP
YEARLY LOW
5.2632 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.6111 LBP

2018 HUF to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HUF to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 6.1216. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 5.2632.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8584 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.9773 to the December average rate of 5.3211, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.98% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 6.1216 was up 3.07% compared to the 2017 peak of 5.9391, 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 6,121,596 LBP
2017 Average 5,515,488 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 5,263,158 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 858,437.86 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

6.0649
5.2535
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HUF to LBP 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 5.8379, compared to 5.3842 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4537 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.8379
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.3842

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.3501 LBP (High: 5.8111 / Low: 5.4610). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1082 LBP (High: 6.0339 / Low: 5.9257).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.3501
March Spread (Stable) ±0.1082

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 0.3063 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3063

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 5.9973) against the same month in 2017 (average: 5.2033), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7939 (+15.26%).

2018 Avg (February) 5.9973
2017 Avg (February) 5.2033

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.0744 5.8355 5.9773
February 6.1216 5.8750 5.9973
March 6.0339 5.9257 5.9825
April 6.0268 5.8212 5.9534
May 5.8111 5.4610 5.6472
June 5.5911 5.3164 5.4699
July 5.5108 5.3596 5.4476
August 5.4929 5.2800 5.4070
September 5.5091 5.3521 5.4297
October 5.4315 5.2758 5.3637
November 5.3842 5.2752 5.3364
December 5.3928 5.2632 5.3211