YEARLY HIGH
0.2100 PHP
YEARLY LOW
0.1833 PHP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1952 PHP

2018 HUF to PHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HUF to PHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 15, valuing the pair at 0.2100. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 0.1833.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0267 PHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1994 to the December average rate of 0.1862, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.66% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2100 was up 4.72% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2005, 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 209,955 PHP
2017 Average 184,251 PHP
Yearly Trough Low 183,259 PHP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 26,695.74 PHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2078
0.1842
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HUF to PHP 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 0.2004, compared to 0.1900 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0105 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2004
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1900

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0127 PHP (High: 0.2058 / Low: 0.1931). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0049 PHP (High: 0.2080 / Low: 0.2031).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0127
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0049

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0099 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0099

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.2055) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1724), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0331 (+19.19%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.2055
2017 Avg (February) 0.1724

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2058 0.1931 0.1994
February 0.2100 0.2024 0.2055
March 0.2080 0.2031 0.2058
April 0.2079 0.1990 0.2048
May 0.1987 0.1896 0.1950
June 0.1959 0.1883 0.1920
July 0.1942 0.1887 0.1923
August 0.1928 0.1871 0.1903
September 0.1970 0.1896 0.1936
October 0.1941 0.1862 0.1912
November 0.1887 0.1833 0.1861
December 0.1896 0.1833 0.1862