YEARLY HIGH
21.0599 HUF
YEARLY LOW
17.6490 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
19.8484 HUF

2018 SCR to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SCR to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 12, valuing the pair at 21.0599. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 17.6490.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.4110 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.2126 to the December average rate of 20.7410, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.88% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 21.0599 was down 7.39% compared to the 2017 peak of 22.7411, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 105,300 HUF
2017 Average 100,992 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 88,245 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17,054.81 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

21.0205
17.9574
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 19.0847, compared to 20.6121 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.5274 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 19.0847
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 20.6121

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 1.8269 HUF (High: 20.6708 / Low: 18.8439). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5365 HUF (High: 21.0599 / Low: 20.5234).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.8269
November Spread (Stable) ±0.5365

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.1664 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1664

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 20.7653) against the same month in 2017 (average: 19.2123), the exchange rate shifted by +1.5530 (+8.08%).

2018 Avg (November) 20.7653
2017 Avg (November) 19.2123

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 18.7229 17.6937 18.2126
February 18.9411 17.6490 18.5470
March 18.8485 17.8500 18.5622
April 19.2923 18.2081 18.8529
May 20.6708 18.8439 19.8699
June 20.9806 20.0369 20.4637
July 20.9342 20.1883 20.4875
August 21.0550 20.2593 20.5912
September 20.7814 19.3785 20.4248
October 21.0397 20.1882 20.6627
November 21.0599 20.5234 20.7653
December 20.9802 20.3209 20.7410