YEARLY HIGH
207.4417 HUF
YEARLY LOW
186.1007 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
198.0584 HUF

2018 LYD to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LYD to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 21, valuing the pair at 207.4417. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 186.1007.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 21.3410 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 188.3553 to the December average rate of 203.0189, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.79% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 207.4417 was down 0.11% compared to the 2017 peak of 207.6598, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,037,208 HUF
2017 Average 983,826 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 930,504 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 106,704.81 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

205.3891
186.8068
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD 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 193.4759, compared to 202.6408 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 9.1649 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 193.4759
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 202.6408

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 9.7672 HUF (High: 203.9879 / Low: 194.2207). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.8780 HUF (High: 191.7881 / Low: 188.9100).

May Spread (Volatile) ±9.7672
March Spread (Stable) ±2.8780

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.8693 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8693

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 203.0442) against the same month in 2017 (average: 196.7020), the exchange rate shifted by +6.3422 (+3.22%).

2018 Avg (June) 203.0442
2017 Avg (June) 196.7020

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 191.5252 186.8251 188.3553
February 194.2985 186.1007 189.8792
March 191.7881 188.9100 190.5618
April 193.8835 188.4820 191.1148
May 203.9879 194.2207 197.9002
June 207.4417 197.8340 203.0442
July 205.6804 199.0236 202.1749
August 205.4428 199.1098 201.8796
September 204.6208 199.1904 201.7692
October 207.3148 201.0594 203.8406
November 205.6954 201.2030 203.1616
December 205.5250 200.6500 203.0189