2018 LRD to HUF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.0646 HUF

YEARLY LOW

1.7173 HUF

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.8851 HUF

2018 LRD to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LRD to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 2.0646. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 17, dropping to 1.7173.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3473 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9977 to the December average rate of 1.7996, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.92% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.0646 was down 36.56% compared to the 2017 peak of 3.2546, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,323 HUF

2017 Average 13,373 HUF

Yearly Trough Low 8,586 HUF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,736.68 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.0237

1.7674

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD 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 1.9685, compared to 1.8016 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1669 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9685

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8016

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 0.1632 HUF (High: 1.8804 / Low: 1.7173). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0367 HUF (High: 1.8164 / Low: 1.7797).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.1632

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0367

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1532 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1532

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 1.9977) against the same month in 2017 (average: 3.1036), the exchange rate shifted by -1.1059 (-35.63%).

2018 Avg (January) 1.9977

2017 Avg (January) 3.1036

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.0646	1.9379	1.9977
February	2.0440	1.9513	1.9999
March	1.9604	1.9127	1.9318
April	1.9737	1.9074	1.9375
May	2.0350	1.9784	2.0023
June	1.9870	1.8800	1.9419
July	1.8804	1.7173	1.7887
August	1.8619	1.7960	1.8236
September	1.8336	1.7346	1.8007
October	1.8322	1.7709	1.8002
November	1.8210	1.7756	1.7970
December	1.8164	1.7797	1.7996