YEARLY HIGH
2.0842 SYP
YEARLY LOW
1.7928 SYP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.9102 SYP

2018 HUF to SYP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HUF to SYP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 2.0842. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 12, dropping to 1.7928.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2913 SYP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0331 to the December average rate of 1.8159, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.68% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.0842 was up 2.88% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.0259, 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 2,084,156 SYP
2017 Average 1,235,932 SYP
Yearly Trough Low 1,792,836 SYP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 291,320.31 SYP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.0624
1.7935
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HUF to SYP 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 1.9866, compared to 1.8339 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1527 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9866
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8339

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.1152 SYP (High: 1.9672 / Low: 1.8520). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0351 SYP (High: 2.0500 / Low: 2.0149).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1152
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0351

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 0.1058 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1058

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 2.0400) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.7393), the exchange rate shifted by +1.3007 (+175.94%).

2018 Avg (February) 2.0400
2017 Avg (February) 0.7393

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.0706 1.9858 2.0331
February 2.0842 2.0004 2.0400
March 2.0500 2.0149 2.0338
April 2.0562 1.9843 2.0276
May 1.9672 1.8520 1.9218
June 1.9076 1.8129 1.8632
July 1.8783 1.8170 1.8559
August 1.8717 1.7996 1.8406
September 1.8748 1.8209 1.8475
October 1.8524 1.7947 1.8265
November 1.8364 1.7928 1.8168
December 1.8409 1.7983 1.8159