YEARLY HIGH
38.5170 HUF
YEARLY LOW
33.0894 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
36.2150 HUF

2018 SRD to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SRD to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 12, valuing the pair at 38.5170. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 33.0894.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.4276 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 33.9609 to the December average rate of 38.0288, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.98% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 38.5170 was down 3.62% compared to the 2017 peak of 39.9657, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 192,585 HUF
2017 Average 183,061 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 165,447 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 27,137.90 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

38.4508
33.3861
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SRD 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 34.7680, compared to 37.6620 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.8940 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 34.7680
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 37.6620

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 2.1836 HUF (High: 37.2388 / Low: 35.0552). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5858 HUF (High: 34.2244 / Low: 33.6386).

May Spread (Volatile) ±2.1836
March Spread (Stable) ±0.5858

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1527 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1527

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 38.0095) against the same month in 2017 (average: 35.6449), the exchange rate shifted by +2.3646 (+6.63%).

2018 Avg (November) 38.0095
2017 Avg (November) 35.6449

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 34.7781 33.3088 33.9609
February 34.4732 33.0894 33.8081
March 34.2244 33.6386 33.9074
April 34.7524 33.5378 34.0144
May 37.2388 35.0552 35.8947
June 38.0399 36.1487 37.0225
July 37.9552 36.7645 37.2148
August 38.3712 36.8930 37.5237
September 37.9240 36.8334 37.3832
October 38.4769 37.2794 37.8120
November 38.5170 37.6039 38.0095
December 38.3923 37.5369 38.0288