YEARLY HIGH
31.0266 SLL
YEARLY LOW
22.1944 SLL
YEARLY AVERAGE
28.5968 SLL

2018 HUF to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HUF to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 31.0266. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 28, dropping to 22.1944.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.8322 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 30.2565 to the December average rate of 29.5832, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 31.0266 was up 4.64% compared to the 2017 peak of 29.6516, 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 31,026,596 SLL
2017 Average 27,346,838 SLL
Yearly Trough Low 22,194,442 SLL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,832,154.02 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

31.1322
22.2977
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HUF to SLL 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 29.1931, compared to 28.0006 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.1925 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 29.1931
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 28.0006

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 7.4217 SLL (High: 30.2845 / Low: 22.8628). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5048 SLL (High: 30.5080 / Low: 30.0032).

August Spread (Volatile) ±7.4217
March Spread (Stable) ±0.5048

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 4.1910 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.1910

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 30.3960) against the same month in 2017 (average: 25.5417), the exchange rate shifted by +4.8543 (+19.01%).

2018 Avg (February) 30.3960
2017 Avg (February) 25.5417

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 30.8103 29.5479 30.2565
February 31.0266 29.7867 30.3960
March 30.5080 30.0032 30.3146
April 30.8036 29.8152 30.2936
May 29.7894 28.1419 29.0443
June 28.9439 22.1944 24.8533
July 23.7525 22.2440 23.0339
August 30.2845 22.8628 25.9400
September 30.5420 29.6637 30.0948
October 30.1766 29.2374 29.7533
November 29.9162 29.2070 29.5981
December 29.9696 29.3019 29.5832