YEARLY HIGH
78.3945 HUF
YEARLY LOW
70.4177 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
75.1548 HUF

2018 ILS to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ILS to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 9, valuing the pair at 78.3945. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 70.4177.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.9768 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 74.0643 to the December average rate of 75.5581, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 78.3945 was down 2.83% compared to the 2017 peak of 80.6738, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 ILS based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 391,973 HUF
2017 Average 381,026 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 352,089 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 39,884.00 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

78.1962
71.2090
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS to HUF 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 73.7533, compared to 76.5562 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.8029 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 73.7533
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 76.5562

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 5.0303 HUF (High: 77.3677 / Low: 72.3374). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.4539 HUF (High: 77.8067 / Low: 76.3528).

May Spread (Volatile) ±5.0303
October Spread (Stable) ±1.4539

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 1.8867 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.8867

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 77.6139) against the same month in 2017 (average: 73.3300), the exchange rate shifted by +4.2839 (+5.84%).

2018 Avg (September) 77.6139
2017 Avg (September) 73.3300

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 75.5004 72.9882 74.0643
February 74.0476 70.4177 72.1776
March 73.9766 71.8319 73.0589
April 72.4441 70.9538 71.7913
May 77.3677 72.3374 74.7215
June 77.6602 75.5714 76.7065
July 77.2910 74.7529 76.1872
August 78.0347 74.6959 76.3658
September 78.3945 76.5402 77.6139
October 77.8067 76.3528 77.0938
November 77.7766 75.3481 76.5182
December 76.8367 74.4660 75.5581