2018 JPY to HUF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.5881 HUF

YEARLY LOW

2.2588 HUF

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.4470 HUF

2018 JPY to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the JPY to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 15, valuing the pair at 2.5881. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 2.2588.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3293 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.2834 to the December average rate of 2.5291, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.76% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.5881 was down 4.90% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.7215, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 JPY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,294,030 HUF

2017 Average 1,222,397 HUF

Yearly Trough Low 1,129,404 HUF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 164,625.74 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.5536

2.2588

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY 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 2.3881, compared to 2.5058 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1177 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.3881

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.5058

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.1828 HUF (High: 2.5654 / Low: 2.3827). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0515 HUF (High: 2.5268 / Low: 2.4753).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1828

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0515

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0327 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0327

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 2.5213) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.3454), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1759 (+7.50%).

2018 Avg (August) 2.5213

2017 Avg (August) 2.3454

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.3214	2.2636	2.2834
February	2.4142	2.2588	2.3405
March	2.4187	2.3616	2.3889
April	2.4037	2.3356	2.3606
May	2.5654	2.3827	2.4442
June	2.5712	2.4511	2.5111
July	2.5563	2.4518	2.4915
August	2.5881	2.4645	2.5213
September	2.5395	2.4385	2.4886
October	2.5427	2.4492	2.5020
November	2.5268	2.4753	2.5022
December	2.5558	2.5015	2.5291