YEARLY HIGH
0.0040 USD
YEARLY LOW
0.0035 USD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0037 USD

2018 HUF to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HUF to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 0.0040. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 12, dropping to 0.0035.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0006 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0039 to the December average rate of 0.0035, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.67% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0040 was up 2.87% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0039, 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 4,047 USD
2017 Average 3,656 USD
Yearly Trough Low 3,481 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 565.58 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0040
0.0035
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HUF to USD 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 0.0039, compared to 0.0036 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0039
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0036

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0002 USD (High: 0.0038 / Low: 0.0036). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 USD (High: 0.0040 / Low: 0.0039).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0002
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.0040) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0034), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0005 (+14.85%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.0040
2017 Avg (February) 0.0034

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0040 0.0039 0.0039
February 0.0040 0.0039 0.0040
March 0.0040 0.0039 0.0039
April 0.0040 0.0039 0.0039
May 0.0038 0.0036 0.0037
June 0.0037 0.0035 0.0036
July 0.0036 0.0035 0.0036
August 0.0036 0.0035 0.0036
September 0.0036 0.0035 0.0036
October 0.0036 0.0035 0.0035
November 0.0036 0.0035 0.0035
December 0.0036 0.0035 0.0035