YEARLY HIGH
13.0184 MGA
YEARLY LOW
11.6212 MGA
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.3736 MGA

2018 HUF to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HUF to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 13.0184. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 15, dropping to 11.6212.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3972 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.7990 to the December average rate of 12.5214, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 13.0184 was up 3.33% compared to the 2017 peak of 12.5994, 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 13,018,388 MGA
2017 Average 11,404,114 MGA
Yearly Trough Low 11,621,195 MGA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,397,193.17 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

12.8968
11.7231
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HUF to MGA 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 12.4633, compared to 12.2839 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1794 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.4633
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.2839

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.8799 MGA (High: 13.0184 / Low: 12.1385). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3994 MGA (High: 12.0206 / Low: 11.6212).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.8799
August Spread (Stable) ±0.3994

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.5031 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5031

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 12.5537) against the same month in 2017 (average: 10.8709), the exchange rate shifted by +1.6828 (+15.48%).

2018 Avg (February) 12.5537
2017 Avg (February) 10.8709

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.9742 12.5573 12.7990
February 13.0184 12.1385 12.5537
March 12.7422 12.1453 12.4420
April 12.8189 12.4161 12.6623
May 12.4063 11.8125 12.1592
June 12.5140 11.7632 12.1639
July 12.2825 11.8478 12.0478
August 12.0206 11.6212 11.8209
September 12.4315 11.8511 12.2040
October 12.7432 12.2442 12.4176
November 12.9824 12.4487 12.6918
December 12.9019 12.3075 12.5214