YEARLY HIGH
0.3873 XPF
YEARLY LOW
0.3616 XPF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3744 XPF

2018 HUF to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HUF to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 0.3873. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 2, dropping to 0.3616.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0257 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3861 to the December average rate of 0.3698, 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 0.3873 was down 1.73% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.3942, 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 387,338 XPF
2017 Average 386,551 XPF
Yearly Trough Low 361,631 XPF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 25,706.91 XPF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.3879
0.3655
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HUF to XPF 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 0.3800, compared to 0.3689 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0111 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3800
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3689

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0134 XPF (High: 0.3752 / Low: 0.3618). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0032 XPF (High: 0.3717 / Low: 0.3685).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0134
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0032

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 0.0070 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0070

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.3861) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.3873), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0012 (-0.32%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.3861
2017 Avg (January) 0.3873

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3873 0.3838 0.3861
February 0.3860 0.3798 0.3828
March 0.3837 0.3797 0.3821
April 0.3847 0.3806 0.3827
May 0.3802 0.3719 0.3766
June 0.3752 0.3618 0.3697
July 0.3723 0.3616 0.3677
August 0.3733 0.3649 0.3695
September 0.3692 0.3641 0.3674
October 0.3707 0.3663 0.3683
November 0.3718 0.3682 0.3704
December 0.3717 0.3685 0.3698