YEARLY HIGH
2.1292 XAF
YEARLY LOW
1.9879 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.0582 XAF

2018 HUF to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HUF to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 2.1292. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 2, dropping to 1.9879.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1413 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1222 to the December average rate of 2.0329, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.21% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.1292 was down 1.73% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.1667, 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 2,129,167 XAF
2017 Average 2,122,418 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 1,987,858 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 141,308.80 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.1325
2.0092
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HUF to XAF 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 2.0888, compared to 2.0276 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0612 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0888
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0276

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0735 XAF (High: 2.0624 / Low: 1.9890). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0176 XAF (High: 2.0434 / Low: 2.0258).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0735
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0176

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 0.0384 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0384

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 2.1222) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.1264), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0041 (-0.19%).

2018 Avg (January) 2.1222
2017 Avg (January) 2.1264

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.1292 2.1096 2.1222
February 2.1218 2.0878 2.1044
March 2.1092 2.0874 2.1002
April 2.1148 2.0920 2.1038
May 2.0899 2.0444 2.0703
June 2.0624 1.9890 2.0320
July 2.0464 1.9879 2.0213
August 2.0522 2.0056 2.0313
September 2.0293 2.0015 2.0195
October 2.0380 2.0137 2.0247
November 2.0436 2.0242 2.0359
December 2.0434 2.0258 2.0329