2018 RON to HUF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 RON based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |