YEARLY HIGH
1.0528 YER
YEARLY LOW
0.8715 YER
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9287 YER

2018 HUF to YER Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HUF to YER exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 6, valuing the pair at 1.0528. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 12, dropping to 0.8715.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1813 YER. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9880 to the December average rate of 0.8827, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.66% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.0528 was up 6.93% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.9846, 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 1,052,833 YER
2017 Average 914,717 YER
Yearly Trough Low 871,513 YER
Transaction Impact: A difference of 181,320.26 YER purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.0033
0.8717
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HUF to YER 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 0.9661, compared to 0.8914 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0748 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9661
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8914

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was March, with a trading range of 0.0735 YER (High: 1.0528 / Low: 0.9793). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0199 YER (High: 0.8941 / Low: 0.8742).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0735
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0199

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 0.0514 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0514

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 0.9923) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.8625), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1298 (+15.05%).

2018 Avg (March) 0.9923
2017 Avg (March) 0.8625

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0062 0.9651 0.9880
February 1.0128 0.9725 0.9915
March 1.0528 0.9793 0.9923
April 0.9993 0.9644 0.9854
May 0.9560 0.9001 0.9340
June 0.9271 0.8811 0.9055
July 0.9129 0.8846 0.9021
August 0.9097 0.8750 0.8946
September 0.9115 0.8851 0.8979
October 0.9004 0.8722 0.8877
November 0.8925 0.8715 0.8832
December 0.8941 0.8742 0.8827