YEARLY HIGH
1.4386 MRO
YEARLY LOW
0.7350 MRO
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3180 MRO

2018 HUF to MRO Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HUF to MRO exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 1.4386. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 8, dropping to 0.7350.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7036 MRO. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4009 to the December average rate of 1.2588, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.14% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.4386 was up 0.14% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.4367, 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 1,438,619 MRO
2017 Average 1,315,780 MRO
Yearly Trough Low 734,994 MRO
Transaction Impact: A difference of 703,625.20 MRO purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.4253
1.2143
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HUF to MRO 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 1.3713, compared to 1.2648 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1065 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3713
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2648

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.5490 MRO (High: 1.2840 / Low: 0.7350). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0213 MRO (High: 1.4142 / Low: 1.3929).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.5490
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0213

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 0.0721 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0721

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 1.4078) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.2382), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1696 (+13.70%).

2018 Avg (February) 1.4078
2017 Avg (February) 1.2382

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.4291 1.3644 1.4009
February 1.4386 1.3828 1.4078
March 1.4142 1.3929 1.4046
April 1.4217 1.3756 1.3997
May 1.3599 1.2801 1.3275
June 1.3172 1.2514 1.2871
July 1.2965 1.2542 1.2831
August 1.2938 1.2492 1.2744
September 1.2996 1.2622 1.2812
October 1.2840 0.7350 1.2319
November 1.2730 1.2428 1.2594
December 1.2752 1.2468 1.2588