YEARLY HIGH
70.7561 HUF
YEARLY LOW
66.1136 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
68.4991 HUF

2018 RON to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RON to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 2, valuing the pair at 70.7561. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 66.1136.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.6425 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 66.4512 to the December average rate of 69.3967, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.43% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 70.7561 was up 2.04% compared to the 2017 peak of 69.3401, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 353,780 HUF
2017 Average 338,384 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 330,568 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 23,212.52 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

70.2872
66.1025
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RON 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 67.4650, compared to 69.5332 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.0682 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 67.4650
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 69.5332

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 2.3047 HUF (High: 70.6092 / Low: 68.3045). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7159 HUF (High: 66.8295 / Low: 66.1136).

June Spread (Volatile) ±2.3047
January Spread (Stable) ±0.7159

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.5234 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5234

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 69.7789) against the same month in 2017 (average: 67.0908), the exchange rate shifted by +2.6881 (+4.01%).

2018 Avg (July) 69.7789
2017 Avg (July) 67.0908

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 66.8295 66.1136 66.4512
February 67.4289 66.4780 66.9579
March 67.4881 66.5654 66.9953
April 67.4109 66.6094 66.9044
May 69.0534 67.2145 68.2562
June 70.6092 68.3045 69.2251
July 70.7561 69.3426 69.7789
August 70.3924 68.8766 69.5336
September 70.7555 69.4159 69.9385
October 69.7916 68.9733 69.4151
November 69.6505 68.8238 69.1363
December 69.7811 68.9039 69.3967