YEARLY HIGH
22.0610 HUF
YEARLY LOW
18.5056 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
20.4987 HUF

2018 NAD to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NAD to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 23, valuing the pair at 22.0610. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 19, dropping to 18.5056.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.5554 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 20.7937 to the December average rate of 19.9290, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 22.0610 was down 4.63% compared to the 2017 peak of 23.1311, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 110,305 HUF
2017 Average 103,120 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 92,528 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17,777.12 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

21.6534
18.8448
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NAD 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 21.1358, compared to 19.8616 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.2742 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 21.1358
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 19.8616

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 1.6854 HUF (High: 20.9652 / Low: 19.2798). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6874 HUF (High: 21.6411 / Low: 20.9537).

August Spread (Volatile) ±1.6854
March Spread (Stable) ±0.6874

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 0.9084 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9084

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 21.3510) against the same month in 2017 (average: 21.9614), the exchange rate shifted by -0.6104 (-2.78%).

2018 Avg (February) 21.3510
2017 Avg (February) 21.9614

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 21.1486 20.4475 20.7937
February 22.0610 20.5927 21.3510
March 21.6411 20.9537 21.3653
April 21.4634 20.7053 20.9889
May 22.0560 20.7630 21.4194
June 21.6659 20.2448 20.8964
July 21.1360 20.2109 20.6256
August 20.9652 19.2798 19.9872
September 19.6970 18.5056 19.0788
October 19.9364 19.0119 19.4403
November 20.7952 19.5683 20.1087
December 20.8830 19.3322 19.9290