2018 SAR to HUF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 SAR to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the SAR to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 12, valuing the pair at 76.5771. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 65.9036.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.6736 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 67.5625 to the December average rate of 75.5995, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.90% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 76.5771 was down 3.28% compared to the 2017 peak of 79.1718, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SAR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
SAR 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 69.2177, compared to 74.8830 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.6652 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 5.0631 HUF (High: 74.1539 / Low: 69.0908). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1566 HUF (High: 68.1450 / Low: 66.9884).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 0.2810 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 75.5593) against the same month in 2017 (average: 70.7903), the exchange rate shifted by +4.7690 (+6.74%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69.1583 | 66.3289 | 67.5625 |
| February | 68.6430 | 65.9036 | 67.3227 |
| March | 68.1450 | 66.9884 | 67.5204 |
| April | 69.2046 | 66.7876 | 67.7364 |
| May | 74.1539 | 69.0908 | 71.4537 |
| June | 75.7440 | 71.9803 | 73.7107 |
| July | 75.5804 | 73.1115 | 74.0005 |
| August | 76.2922 | 73.3637 | 74.6176 |
| September | 75.3990 | 73.2455 | 74.3366 |
| October | 76.4974 | 74.1145 | 75.1844 |
| November | 76.5771 | 74.7428 | 75.5593 |
| December | 76.3323 | 74.6285 | 75.5995 |