YEARLY HIGH
86.5051 HUF
YEARLY LOW
76.6683 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
82.1879 HUF

2018 PGK to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PGK to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 28, valuing the pair at 86.5051. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 76.6683.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.8369 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 78.6223 to the December average rate of 84.2459, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.15% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 86.5051 was down 7.58% compared to the 2017 peak of 93.5984, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 432,526 HUF
2017 Average 429,840 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 383,341 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 49,184.28 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

85.2007
77.6230
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK 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 80.0838, compared to 84.2919 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.2081 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 80.0838
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 84.2919

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 5.0011 HUF (High: 85.2364 / Low: 80.2354). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.9594 HUF (High: 79.7308 / Low: 77.7715).

May Spread (Volatile) ±5.0011
March Spread (Stable) ±1.9594

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 0.6672 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6672

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 84.4901) against the same month in 2017 (average: 86.1329), the exchange rate shifted by -1.6428 (-1.91%).

2018 Avg (June) 84.4901
2017 Avg (June) 86.1329

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 80.5320 77.4353 78.6223
February 80.5776 76.6683 78.4872
March 79.7308 77.7715 78.5496
April 79.6621 76.9750 78.2545
May 85.2364 80.2354 82.0990
June 86.5051 82.6876 84.4901
July 86.2221 83.3399 84.4169
August 86.3532 83.1708 84.5692
September 85.2894 82.6108 83.9020
October 85.5810 82.8802 84.1820
November 85.5838 83.2394 84.4356
December 85.4972 82.8154 84.2459