YEARLY HIGH
0.4242 NPR
YEARLY LOW
0.3871 NPR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4049 NPR

2018 HUF to NPR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HUF to NPR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 15, valuing the pair at 0.4242. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 28, dropping to 0.3871.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0371 NPR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4018 to the December average rate of 0.3985, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.82% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.4242 was up 5.17% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.4033, 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 424,200 NPR
2017 Average 380,505 NPR
Yearly Trough Low 387,136 NPR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 37,063.96 NPR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.4202
0.3897
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HUF to NPR 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 0.4049, compared to 0.4048 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4049
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4048

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0258 NPR (High: 0.4157 / Low: 0.3899). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0054 NPR (High: 0.4134 / Low: 0.4080).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0258
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0054

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, 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 0.0121 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0121

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 0.4176) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.3948), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0228 (+5.78%).

2018 Avg (October) 0.4176
2017 Avg (October) 0.3948

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4086 0.3927 0.4018
February 0.4130 0.4038 0.4080
March 0.4134 0.4080 0.4109
April 0.4186 0.4087 0.4136
May 0.4087 0.3907 0.4029
June 0.3984 0.3871 0.3922
July 0.4006 0.3880 0.3959
August 0.4063 0.3883 0.3977
September 0.4223 0.4032 0.4136
October 0.4242 0.4109 0.4176
November 0.4157 0.3899 0.4056
December 0.4057 0.3914 0.3985