YEARLY HIGH
404.8750 HUF
YEARLY LOW
348.2889 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
380.8581 HUF

2018 JOD to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the JOD to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 12, valuing the pair at 404.8750. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 348.2889.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 56.5861 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 357.0774 to the December average rate of 399.6113, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.91% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 404.8750 was down 3.41% compared to the 2017 peak of 419.1745, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,024,375 HUF
2017 Average 1,933,023 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 1,741,444 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 282,930.45 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

403.9844
351.5079
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JOD 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 365.8956, compared to 395.8206 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 29.9250 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 365.8956
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 395.8206

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 22.9852 HUF (High: 391.9636 / Low: 368.9784). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.5710 HUF (High: 360.4903 / Low: 353.9193).

May Spread (Volatile) ±22.9852
March Spread (Stable) ±6.5710

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 1.5642 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.5642

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 399.5373) against the same month in 2017 (average: 374.4258), the exchange rate shifted by +25.1116 (+6.71%).

2018 Avg (November) 399.5373
2017 Avg (November) 374.4258

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 365.3142 350.5975 357.0774
February 363.1102 348.2889 355.8809
March 360.4903 353.9193 357.0421
April 365.7530 352.6116 358.0264
May 391.9636 368.9784 377.8208
June 400.3953 380.4896 389.5258
July 399.5041 386.4536 391.1364
August 403.3418 387.8039 394.3788
September 398.6409 387.1776 392.8145
October 404.4533 391.8659 397.4453
November 404.8750 395.2768 399.5373
December 403.2789 394.5164 399.6113