YEARLY HIGH
0.0558 LSL
YEARLY LOW
0.0452 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0489 LSL

2018 HUF to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HUF to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 16, valuing the pair at 0.0558. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 29, dropping to 0.0452.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0106 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0481 to the December average rate of 0.0503, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.56% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0558 was up 2.21% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0546, 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 55,792 LSL
2017 Average 48,655 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 45,233 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,559.06 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0535
0.0462
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HUF to LSL 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 0.0474, compared to 0.0504 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0030 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0474
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0504

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0051 LSL (High: 0.0558 / Low: 0.0507). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0014 LSL (High: 0.0476 / Low: 0.0462).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0051
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0014

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0018 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0018

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.0529) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0508), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0021 (+4.11%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.0529
2017 Avg (September) 0.0508

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0489 0.0474 0.0481
February 0.0484 0.0453 0.0469
March 0.0476 0.0462 0.0468
April 0.0483 0.0466 0.0476
May 0.0482 0.0452 0.0468
June 0.0494 0.0461 0.0479
July 0.0495 0.0474 0.0483
August 0.0519 0.0475 0.0496
September 0.0558 0.0507 0.0529
October 0.0526 0.0507 0.0515
November 0.0511 0.0481 0.0497
December 0.0517 0.0481 0.0503