YEARLY HIGH
0.0101 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.0090 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0095 WST

2018 HUF to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HUF to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 13, valuing the pair at 0.0101. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 15, dropping to 0.0090.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0011 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0099 to the December average rate of 0.0092, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0101 was up 2.87% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0099, 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 10,134 WST
2017 Average 9,243 WST
Yearly Trough Low 9,045 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,088.80 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0101
0.0091
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HUF to WST 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 0.0098, compared to 0.0093 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0098
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0093

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0005 WST (High: 0.0098 / Low: 0.0093). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 WST (High: 0.0093 / Low: 0.0091).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0005
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 0.0100) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0088), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0012 (+13.19%).

2018 Avg (April) 0.0100
2017 Avg (April) 0.0088

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0101 0.0097 0.0099
February 0.0101 0.0098 0.0099
March 0.0101 0.0099 0.0100
April 0.0101 0.0098 0.0100
May 0.0098 0.0093 0.0096
June 0.0095 0.0091 0.0093
July 0.0094 0.0092 0.0093
August 0.0094 0.0090 0.0093
September 0.0094 0.0092 0.0093
October 0.0094 0.0091 0.0093
November 0.0093 0.0091 0.0092
December 0.0093 0.0091 0.0092