YEARLY HIGH
0.2054 HUF
YEARLY LOW
0.1696 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1879 HUF

2018 MMK to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MMK to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 29, valuing the pair at 0.2054. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 23, dropping to 0.1696.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0358 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1884 to the December average rate of 0.1811, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.87% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2054 was down 6.39% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2194, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,027 HUF
2017 Average 1,007 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 848 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 178.80 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2038
0.1750
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MMK 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 0.1929, compared to 0.1828 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0102 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1929
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1828

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0157 HUF (High: 0.1853 / Low: 0.1696). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0031 HUF (High: 0.1912 / Low: 0.1881).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0157
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0031

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0089 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0089

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 0.1985) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2054), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0069 (-3.37%).

2018 Avg (May) 0.1985
2017 Avg (May) 0.2054

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1924 0.1863 0.1884
February 0.1925 0.1856 0.1894
March 0.1912 0.1881 0.1894
April 0.1937 0.1883 0.1906
May 0.2054 0.1939 0.1985
June 0.2042 0.1992 0.2014
July 0.2015 0.1881 0.1942
August 0.1930 0.1796 0.1867
September 0.1853 0.1696 0.1779
October 0.1849 0.1738 0.1793
November 0.1801 0.1751 0.1774
December 0.1846 0.1781 0.1811