YEARLY HIGH
30.0813 HUF
YEARLY LOW
27.1075 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
28.7776 HUF

2018 MAD to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MAD to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 27, valuing the pair at 30.0813. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 27.1075.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.9738 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 27.3831 to the December average rate of 29.7337, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.58% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 30.0813 was up 2.61% compared to the 2017 peak of 29.3161, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 150,407 HUF
2017 Average 141,192 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 135,538 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,869.15 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

30.0447
27.1411
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD 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 27.9276, compared to 29.6275 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.6999 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 27.9276
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 29.6275

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 1.1600 HUF (High: 29.7471 / Low: 28.5871). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2452 HUF (High: 27.7075 / Low: 27.4623).

June Spread (Volatile) ±1.1600
March Spread (Stable) ±0.2452

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 10 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0690 points.

Longest Streak 10 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0690

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 29.8028) against the same month in 2017 (average: 28.0835), the exchange rate shifted by +1.7193 (+6.12%).

2018 Avg (November) 29.8028
2017 Avg (November) 28.0835

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 27.6997 27.2081 27.3831
February 27.8016 27.1075 27.4702
March 27.7075 27.4623 27.5710
April 27.9303 27.3379 27.5725
May 29.0705 28.0353 28.4535
June 29.7471 28.5871 29.1154
July 29.8431 29.0210 29.3433
August 29.8828 29.0879 29.5110
September 29.9609 29.3659 29.6392
October 29.9880 29.4548 29.7351
November 30.0813 29.6252 29.8028
December 30.0251 29.2988 29.7337