2018 MDL to HUF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 MDL to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the MDL to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 15, valuing the pair at 17.2403. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 14.7588.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.4815 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.9495 to the December average rate of 16.5146, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.47% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 17.2403 was up 10.49% compared to the 2017 peak of 15.6039, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 MDL based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
MDL to HUF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 15.5457, compared to 16.6143 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.0685 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.7214 HUF (High: 16.7920 / Low: 16.0705). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3107 HUF (High: 15.1591 / Low: 14.8484).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.2374 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 16.8266) against the same month in 2017 (average: 14.4104), the exchange rate shifted by +2.4162 (+16.77%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15.1591 | 14.8484 | 14.9495 |
| February | 15.4299 | 14.7588 | 15.1420 |
| March | 15.4236 | 15.1072 | 15.2827 |
| April | 15.6556 | 15.2731 | 15.4425 |
| May | 16.4300 | 15.7414 | 16.0701 |
| June | 16.7920 | 16.0705 | 16.3877 |
| July | 16.8220 | 16.3594 | 16.6087 |
| August | 17.2403 | 16.5295 | 16.8266 |
| September | 16.9715 | 16.3118 | 16.5892 |
| October | 16.7886 | 16.3175 | 16.5790 |
| November | 16.8290 | 16.3459 | 16.5677 |
| December | 16.7242 | 16.2747 | 16.5146 |