YEARLY HIGH
22.9195 PYG
YEARLY LOW
20.0812 PYG
YEARLY AVERAGE
21.2399 PYG

2018 HUF to PYG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HUF to PYG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 22.9195. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 28, dropping to 20.0812.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.8383 PYG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 22.2872 to the December average rate of 20.8960, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.24% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 22.9195 was up 1.88% compared to the 2017 peak of 22.4974, 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 22,919,474 PYG
2017 Average 20,591,711 PYG
Yearly Trough Low 20,081,205 PYG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,838,269.50 PYG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

22.4557
20.4336
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HUF to PYG 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 21.6201, compared to 20.8596 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.7606 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 21.6201
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 20.8596

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 1.2780 PYG (High: 22.9195 / Low: 21.6415). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5333 PYG (High: 21.3970 / Low: 20.8637).

February Spread (Volatile) ±1.2780
October Spread (Stable) ±0.5333

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 0.7979 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7979

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 22.1772) against the same month in 2017 (average: 19.7177), the exchange rate shifted by +2.4595 (+12.47%).

2018 Avg (February) 22.1772
2017 Avg (February) 19.7177

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 22.7722 21.5767 22.2872
February 22.9195 21.6415 22.1772
March 22.1668 21.5254 21.7948
April 22.1237 21.4184 21.8271
May 21.4375 20.5363 21.0292
June 21.1157 20.0812 20.6054
July 20.8831 20.1294 20.6021
August 20.9830 20.1091 20.6120
September 21.3528 20.6102 20.9971
October 21.3970 20.8637 21.0999
November 21.2432 20.5915 20.9501
December 21.3144 20.6879 20.8960