YEARLY HIGH
0.0451 HUF
YEARLY LOW
0.0322 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0353 HUF

2018 SLL to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SLL to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 28, valuing the pair at 0.0451. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 0.0322.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0128 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0331 to the December average rate of 0.0338, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.26% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0451 was down 16.80% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0542, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 225 HUF
2017 Average 184 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 161 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 64.13 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0445
0.0318
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SLL 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 0.0345, compared to 0.0362 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0016 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0345
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0362

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0107 HUF (High: 0.0437 / Low: 0.0330). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 HUF (High: 0.0333 / Low: 0.0328).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0107
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0059 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0059

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 0.0408) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0366), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0042 (+11.50%).

2018 Avg (June) 0.0408
2017 Avg (June) 0.0366

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0338 0.0325 0.0331
February 0.0336 0.0322 0.0329
March 0.0333 0.0328 0.0330
April 0.0335 0.0325 0.0330
May 0.0355 0.0336 0.0344
June 0.0451 0.0345 0.0408
July 0.0450 0.0421 0.0434
August 0.0437 0.0330 0.0391
September 0.0337 0.0327 0.0332
October 0.0342 0.0331 0.0336
November 0.0342 0.0334 0.0338
December 0.0341 0.0334 0.0338