YEARLY HIGH
22.1075 HUF
YEARLY LOW
17.9236 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
20.4958 HUF

2018 LSL to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LSL to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 29, valuing the pair at 22.1075. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 16, dropping to 17.9236.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.1840 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 20.7912 to the December average rate of 19.8919, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.33% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 22.1075 was down 4.10% compared to the 2017 peak of 23.0528, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 110,538 HUF
2017 Average 103,095 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 89,618 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 20,919.90 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

21.6222
18.6718
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL 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 21.1236, compared to 19.8680 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.2556 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 21.1236
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 19.8680

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 1.7904 HUF (High: 19.7139 / Low: 17.9236). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6181 HUF (High: 21.6411 / Low: 21.0230).

September Spread (Volatile) ±1.7904
March Spread (Stable) ±0.6181

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 1.2496 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2496

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 21.3764) against the same month in 2017 (average: 21.1359), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2405 (+1.14%).

2018 Avg (May) 21.3764
2017 Avg (May) 21.1359

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 21.0853 20.4475 20.7912
February 22.0658 20.6576 21.3393
March 21.6411 21.0230 21.3576
April 21.4733 20.7053 21.0032
May 22.1075 20.7630 21.3764
June 21.6702 20.2448 20.8737
July 21.1042 20.1931 20.6986
August 21.0400 19.2577 20.1673
September 19.7139 17.9236 18.9176
October 19.7344 18.9982 19.4096
November 20.7946 19.5715 20.1229
December 20.8024 19.3322 19.8919