YEARLY HIGH
209.0825 HUF
YEARLY LOW
188.3732 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
200.2090 HUF

2018 SGD to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SGD to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 4, valuing the pair at 209.0825. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 4, dropping to 188.3732.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 20.7093 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 191.6987 to the December average rate of 206.8632, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.91% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 209.0825 was down 0.99% compared to the 2017 peak of 211.1724, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,045,413 HUF
2017 Average 992,490 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 941,866 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 103,546.48 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

208.4216
189.7211
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SGD 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 195.6199, compared to 204.7982 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 9.1784 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 195.6199
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 204.7982

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 10.3184 HUF (High: 206.5719 / Low: 196.2535). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.4492 HUF (High: 193.6505 / Low: 191.2013).

May Spread (Volatile) ±10.3184
March Spread (Stable) ±2.4492

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 1.3904 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.3904

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 206.8632) against the same month in 2017 (average: 196.3221), the exchange rate shifted by +10.5411 (+5.37%).

2018 Avg (December) 206.8632
2017 Avg (December) 196.3221

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 194.0579 190.2449 191.6987
February 194.2695 188.3732 191.2795
March 193.6505 191.2013 192.5323
April 195.7547 191.1930 193.0143
May 206.5719 196.2535 200.1524
June 207.6029 202.6105 205.0420
July 207.0488 201.3397 203.6516
August 207.3503 201.9471 204.4223
September 205.6198 201.2526 203.3095
October 207.1170 202.2768 204.3873
November 208.4725 204.4791 206.1553
December 209.0825 204.8502 206.8632