YEARLY HIGH
36.9778 HUF
YEARLY LOW
5.8745 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
14.9146 HUF

2018 SDG to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SDG to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 36.9778. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 19, dropping to 5.8745.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 31.1033 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 36.1338 to the December average rate of 5.9588, the exchange rate registered a net change of -83.51% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 36.9778 was down 19.56% compared to the 2017 peak of 45.9685, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 184,889 HUF
2017 Average 206,773 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 29,373 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 155,516.36 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

39.1522
2.9310
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 18.4129, compared to 11.4162 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 6.9967 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.4129
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.4162

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 21.6016 HUF (High: 35.3942 / Low: 13.7926). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1440 HUF (High: 6.0204 / Low: 5.8764).

February Spread (Volatile) ±21.6016
December Spread (Stable) ±0.1440

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 20.0002 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -20.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 36.1338) against the same month in 2017 (average: 45.1545), the exchange rate shifted by -9.0207 (-19.98%).

2018 Avg (January) 36.1338
2017 Avg (January) 45.1545

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 36.9778 35.4642 36.1338
February 35.3942 13.7926 16.1335
March 14.1444 13.8547 14.0026
April 14.3258 13.8170 14.0325
May 15.3885 14.4093 14.8403
June 15.7830 14.9534 15.3347
July 15.7466 15.2399 15.4116
August 15.8950 15.2837 15.5290
September 15.7056 15.2552 15.4679
October 15.6619 5.8913 10.1807
November 6.0349 5.8745 5.9494
December 6.0204 5.8764 5.9588