YEARLY HIGH
0.0152 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0131 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0139 SAR

2018 HUF to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HUF to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 0.0152. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 12, dropping to 0.0131.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0021 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0148 to the December average rate of 0.0132, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.64% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0152 was up 2.85% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0148, 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 15,174 SAR
2017 Average 13,709 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 13,059 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,114.96 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0150
0.0131
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HUF to SAR 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 0.0145, compared to 0.0134 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0011 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0145
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0134

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0010 SAR (High: 0.0145 / Low: 0.0135). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 SAR (High: 0.0149 / Low: 0.0147).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0010
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

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 0.0008 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.0149) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0129), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0019 (+14.85%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.0149
2017 Avg (February) 0.0129

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0151 0.0145 0.0148
February 0.0152 0.0146 0.0149
March 0.0149 0.0147 0.0148
April 0.0150 0.0144 0.0148
May 0.0145 0.0135 0.0140
June 0.0139 0.0132 0.0136
July 0.0137 0.0132 0.0135
August 0.0136 0.0131 0.0134
September 0.0137 0.0133 0.0135
October 0.0135 0.0131 0.0133
November 0.0134 0.0131 0.0132
December 0.0134 0.0131 0.0132