YEARLY HIGH
78.8960 HUF
YEARLY LOW
67.8677 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
74.2165 HUF

2018 QAR to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the QAR to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 12, valuing the pair at 78.8960. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 67.8677.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.0282 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 69.6072 to the December average rate of 77.7753, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.73% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 78.8960 was down 3.27% compared to the 2017 peak of 81.5606, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 394,480 HUF
2017 Average 373,021 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 339,339 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 55,141.06 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

78.7338
68.4876
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR 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 71.3015, compared to 77.1314 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.8299 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 71.3015
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 77.1314

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 4.4783 HUF (High: 76.3794 / Low: 71.9011). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2015 HUF (High: 70.1972 / Low: 68.9957).

May Spread (Volatile) ±4.4783
March Spread (Stable) ±1.2015

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.3175 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3175

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 77.8799) against the same month in 2017 (average: 69.7629), the exchange rate shifted by +8.1170 (+11.64%).

2018 Avg (November) 77.8799
2017 Avg (November) 69.7629

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 71.2373 68.3101 69.6072
February 70.6880 67.8677 69.3415
March 70.1972 68.9957 69.5377
April 71.2802 68.7888 69.7642
May 76.3794 71.9011 73.6242
June 78.0230 74.1441 75.9343
July 77.8488 75.3063 76.2226
August 78.5958 75.5694 76.8814
September 77.6683 75.4456 76.5639
October 78.8138 76.3609 77.4655
November 78.8960 77.0235 77.8799
December 78.5343 76.8841 77.7753