YEARLY HIGH
0.1702 SDG
YEARLY LOW
0.0270 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0850 SDG

2018 HUF to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HUF to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 19, valuing the pair at 0.1702. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 0.0270.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1432 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0277 to the December average rate of 0.1678, the exchange rate registered a net change of 506.32% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1702 was up 528.75% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0271, 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 170,226 SDG
2017 Average 24,264 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 27,043 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 143,183.12 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1821
0.0136
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HUF to SDG 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 0.0615, compared to 0.1085 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0470 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0615
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1085

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.1059 SDG (High: 0.1697 / Low: 0.0638). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 SDG (High: 0.0282 / Low: 0.0270).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.1059
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 0.0039 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0039

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.1681) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0252), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1429 (+568.34%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.1681
2017 Avg (November) 0.0252

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0282 0.0270 0.0277
February 0.0725 0.0283 0.0661
March 0.0722 0.0707 0.0714
April 0.0724 0.0698 0.0713
May 0.0694 0.0650 0.0674
June 0.0669 0.0634 0.0652
July 0.0656 0.0635 0.0649
August 0.0654 0.0629 0.0644
September 0.0656 0.0637 0.0647
October 0.1697 0.0638 0.1214
November 0.1702 0.1657 0.1681
December 0.1702 0.1661 0.1678