YEARLY HIGH
0.0337 HUF
YEARLY LOW
0.0298 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0321 HUF

2018 LAK to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LAK to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 27, valuing the pair at 0.0337. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 0.0298.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0039 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0305 to the December average rate of 0.0332, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.85% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0337 was down 8.40% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0368, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 169 HUF
2017 Average 167 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 149 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 19.72 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0335
0.0301
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LAK 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 0.0312, compared to 0.0330 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0018 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0312
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0330

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0018 HUF (High: 0.0332 / Low: 0.0314). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 HUF (High: 0.0308 / Low: 0.0303).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0018
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

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 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 0.0329) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0334), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0005 (-1.55%).

2018 Avg (June) 0.0329
2017 Avg (June) 0.0334

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0312 0.0299 0.0305
February 0.0310 0.0298 0.0304
March 0.0308 0.0303 0.0305
April 0.0312 0.0301 0.0306
May 0.0332 0.0314 0.0321
June 0.0337 0.0322 0.0329
July 0.0336 0.0325 0.0329
August 0.0336 0.0325 0.0330
September 0.0332 0.0322 0.0327
October 0.0336 0.0326 0.0331
November 0.0337 0.0328 0.0332
December 0.0335 0.0328 0.0332