YEARLY HIGH
0.4996 PKR
YEARLY LOW
0.4164 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4493 PKR

2018 HUF to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HUF to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.4996. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 29, dropping to 0.4164.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0832 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4368 to the December average rate of 0.4902, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.23% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.4996 was up 16.96% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.4271, 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 499,575 PKR
2017 Average 385,003 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 416,355 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 83,220.31 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.4963
0.4235
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HUF to PKR 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 0.4393, compared to 0.4593 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0200 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4393
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4593

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0399 PKR (High: 0.4752 / Low: 0.4353). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0124 PKR (High: 0.4782 / Low: 0.4658).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0399
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0124

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0236 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0236

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.4902) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.4113), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0789 (+19.17%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.4902
2017 Avg (December) 0.4113

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4444 0.4266 0.4368
February 0.4477 0.4298 0.4384
March 0.4598 0.4331 0.4439
April 0.4622 0.4461 0.4553
May 0.4428 0.4164 0.4317
June 0.4368 0.4195 0.4295
July 0.4662 0.4293 0.4489
August 0.4488 0.4310 0.4406
September 0.4494 0.4355 0.4425
October 0.4752 0.4353 0.4609
November 0.4782 0.4658 0.4726
December 0.4996 0.4693 0.4902