2018 KPW to HUF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3192 HUF

YEARLY LOW

0.2746 HUF

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3003 HUF

2018 KPW to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KPW to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 12, valuing the pair at 0.3192. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 0.2746.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0446 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2815 to the December average rate of 0.3151, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.94% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.3192 was down 3.26% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.3300, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,596 HUF

2017 Average 1,523 HUF

Yearly Trough Low 1,373 HUF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 223.04 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.3186

0.2771

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KPW 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 0.2885, compared to 0.3121 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0236 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2885

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3121

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0181 HUF (High: 0.3090 / Low: 0.2909). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0049 HUF (High: 0.2840 / Low: 0.2791).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0181

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0049

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 0.0012 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.3150) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2950), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0200 (+6.78%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.3150

2017 Avg (November) 0.2950

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2882	0.2764	0.2815
February	0.2861	0.2746	0.2805
March	0.2840	0.2791	0.2814
April	0.2884	0.2783	0.2822
May	0.3090	0.2909	0.2978
June	0.3156	0.3000	0.3072
July	0.3149	0.3047	0.3084
August	0.3180	0.3057	0.3109
September	0.3143	0.3052	0.3098
October	0.3188	0.3089	0.3133
November	0.3192	0.3116	0.3150
December	0.3181	0.3111	0.3151