YEARLY HIGH
2.2782 HUF
YEARLY LOW
1.9645 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.0970 HUF

2018 JMD to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the JMD to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 27, valuing the pair at 2.2782. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 14, dropping to 1.9645.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3137 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0402 to the December average rate of 2.2184, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.74% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.2782 was down 1.29% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.3080, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 11,391 HUF
2017 Average 10,683 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 9,822 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,568.38 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.2654
1.9656
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD 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 2.0568, compared to 2.1371 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0803 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0568
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1371

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.1532 HUF (High: 2.2330 / Low: 2.0798). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0529 HUF (High: 2.0709 / Low: 2.0180).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.1532
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0529

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0553 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0553

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 2.2404) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.1028), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1376 (+6.55%).

2018 Avg (November) 2.2404
2017 Avg (November) 2.1028

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.0966 1.9985 2.0402
February 2.0328 1.9780 2.0084
March 2.0181 1.9645 1.9906
April 2.0818 2.0081 2.0356
May 2.2054 2.0951 2.1344
June 2.1787 2.0943 2.1316
July 2.1911 2.0615 2.1194
August 2.1061 2.0223 2.0640
September 2.0709 2.0180 2.0463
October 2.2330 2.0798 2.1343
November 2.2782 2.2013 2.2404
December 2.2560 2.1790 2.2184