YEARLY HIGH
1.3606 HUF
YEARLY LOW
0.6951 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7618 HUF

2018 MRO to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MRO to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 8, valuing the pair at 1.3606. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 0.6951.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6654 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7140 to the December average rate of 0.7944, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.27% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.3606 was up 64.24% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.8284, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,803 HUF
2017 Average 3,810 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 3,476 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,327.22 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.8381
0.6988
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MRO 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 0.7302, compared to 0.7933 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0630 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7302
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7933

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.5818 HUF (High: 1.3606 / Low: 0.7788). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0108 HUF (High: 0.7179 / Low: 0.7071).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.5818
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0108

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0325 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0325

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 0.8265) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.7307), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0959 (+13.12%).

2018 Avg (October) 0.8265
2017 Avg (October) 0.7307

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7329 0.6997 0.7140
February 0.7232 0.6951 0.7104
March 0.7179 0.7071 0.7120
April 0.7270 0.7034 0.7145
May 0.7812 0.7354 0.7535
June 0.7991 0.7592 0.7771
July 0.7973 0.7713 0.7794
August 0.8005 0.7729 0.7847
September 0.7923 0.7695 0.7806
October 1.3606 0.7788 0.8265
November 0.8046 0.7856 0.7940
December 0.8020 0.7842 0.7944