YEARLY HIGH
0.0860 HUF
YEARLY LOW
0.0768 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0809 HUF

2018 MGA to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MGA to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 15, valuing the pair at 0.0860. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 0.0768.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0092 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0781 to the December average rate of 0.0799, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.22% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0860 was down 10.28% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0959, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 430 HUF
2017 Average 439 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 384 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 46.18 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0852
0.0775
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MGA 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 0.0803, compared to 0.0815 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0012 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0803
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0815

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0056 HUF (High: 0.0824 / Low: 0.0768). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0025 HUF (High: 0.0805 / Low: 0.0780).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0056
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0025

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 0.0026 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0026

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 0.0846) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0868), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0022 (-2.58%).

2018 Avg (August) 0.0846
2017 Avg (August) 0.0868

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0796 0.0771 0.0781
February 0.0824 0.0768 0.0797
March 0.0823 0.0785 0.0804
April 0.0805 0.0780 0.0790
May 0.0847 0.0806 0.0823
June 0.0850 0.0799 0.0822
July 0.0844 0.0814 0.0830
August 0.0860 0.0832 0.0846
September 0.0844 0.0804 0.0820
October 0.0817 0.0785 0.0805
November 0.0803 0.0770 0.0788
December 0.0813 0.0775 0.0799